2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 08:59:42 UTC (13 hours ago) · approx. 9:59 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time08:59 UTC≈ 9:59 PM UTC-11
Depth11.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.227°, -169.130°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.23°, -169.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
11.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2270°N
-169.1300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rnbjtz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
279.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-04 22:19:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rnbjtz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rnbjtz/