2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 86 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026

2026-09-04 17:29:21 UTC (2026-09-04) · approx. 6:29 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:29 UTC≈ 6:29 AM UTC-11
Depth24.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.269°, -169.505°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.27°, -169.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
24.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2690°N
-169.5050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rnsjrj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
288.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-05 04:25:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rnsjrj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 4, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 86 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 4, 2026. Retrieved September 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rnsjrj/