M2.8 earthquake — 98 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 98 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska on Nov 3, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 4 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.4 km |
| Coordinates | 52.137, -168.260 |
| Time | Nov 3, 05:08 UTC |
| Location | 98 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vtozft |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 36 km | Nov 4, 12:22 UTC | 78 km S of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 70 km | Oct 31, 05:12 UTC | 51 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 74 km | Oct 31, 15:10 UTC | 100 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 81 km | Nov 3, 13:21 UTC | 130 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 86 km | Nov 3, 16:38 UTC | 124 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 118 km | Nov 5, 08:59 UTC | 115 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.