2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 03:41:05 UTC (16 hours ago) · approx. 4:41 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time03:41 UTC≈ 4:41 PM UTC-11
Depth23.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.264°, -169.215°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.26°, -169.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
23.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2640°N
-169.2150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rmqtkk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
281.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-04 19:37:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rmqtkk). 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 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rmqtkk/