2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 2, 2026

2026-09-02 08:12:07 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 9:12 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:12 UTC≈ 9:12 PM UTC-11
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.176°, -169.182°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.18°, -169.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1760°N
-169.1820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rjhtjk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
280.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 03:16:46 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rjhtjk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rjhtjk/