2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 79 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 20:56:51 UTC (2026-09-03) · approx. 9:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 9:56 AM UTC-11
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.252°, -169.207°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.25°, -169.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2520°N
-169.2070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rmdhbb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
279.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 22:27:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rmdhbb). 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 79 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rmdhbb/