2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 74 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 01:40:18 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 2:40 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time01:40 UTC≈ 2:40 PM UTC-11
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.271°, -168.808°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.27°, -168.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2710°N
-168.8080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rbkpgz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 15:45:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rbkpgz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 74 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rbkpgz/