2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 04:09:55 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 5:09 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time04:09 UTC≈ 5:09 PM UTC-11
Depth17.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.177°, -169.437°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.18°, -169.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
17.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1770°N
-169.4370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rontao
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
287.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 06:02:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rontao). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 93 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rontao/