2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 131 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 00:23:41 UTC (2026-09-04) · approx. 1:23 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time00:23 UTC≈ 1:23 PM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.780°, -169.267°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.78°, -169.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7802°N
-169.2672°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000te88
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
297.0°
Min Station Distance
1.046°
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-21 00:40:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000te88). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 4, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 131 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000te88/