2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 06:51:30 UTC (2026-09-04) · approx. 7:51 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time06:51 UTC≈ 7:51 PM UTC-11
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.218°, -169.103°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.22°, -169.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2180°N
-169.1030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rmxcpw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-04 20:43:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rmxcpw). 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 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rmxcpw/