2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 100 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 05:37:27 UTC (15 hours ago) · approx. 6:37 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time05:37 UTC≈ 6:37 PM UTC-11
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.045°, -169.086°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.05°, -169.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0450°N
-169.0860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rmuqlx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
288.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-04 20:09:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rmuqlx). 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 100 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rmuqlx/