2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 08:43:49 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 9:43 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:43 UTC≈ 9:43 PM UTC-11
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.212°, -169.187°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.21°, -169.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2120°N
-169.1870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rnawak
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
281.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-04 21:27:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rnawak). 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 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rnawak/