2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 158 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — September 1, 2026

2026-09-01 20:05:14 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 9:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:05 UTC≈ 9:05 AM UTC-11
Depth22.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.040°, -167.059°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.04°, -167.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
22.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0400°N
-167.0590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rijmvc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
275.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-02 15:39:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rijmvc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 158 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska — September 1, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rijmvc/