2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 14:09:00 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 3:09 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:09 UTC≈ 3:09 AM UTC-11
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.279°, -169.085°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.28°, -169.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2790°N
-169.0850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rlprmy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 19:36:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rlprmy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rlprmy/