2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 69 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 18:39:49 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 7:39 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:39 UTC≈ 7:39 AM UTC-11
Depth22.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.357°, -169.224°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.36°, -169.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
22.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3570°N
-169.2240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rlysga
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
274.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 20:20:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rlysga). 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 69 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rlysga/