M4.9 earthquake — 98 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 98 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 2, 2026 at 05:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 38.5 km |
| Coordinates | 52.107, -169.369 |
| Time | Sep 2, 05:10 UTC |
| Location | 98 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdim |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 3 km | Sep 1, 08:39 UTC | 99 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 5 km | Sep 1, 07:19 UTC | 94 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M5.2 | 5 km | Sep 2, 05:14 UTC | 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 5 km | Sep 1, 22:33 UTC | 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M4.1 | 6 km | Sep 1, 08:06 UTC | 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 7 km | Sep 1, 08:35 UTC | 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.