2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 111 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 23:31:00 UTC (2026-09-03) · approx. 12:31 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:31 UTC≈ 12:31 PM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.957°, -169.189°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.96°, -169.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9570°N
-169.1890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rmikqs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
304.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 22:43:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rmikqs). 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 111 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rmikqs/