2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 04:18:51 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 5:18 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time04:18 UTC≈ 5:18 PM UTC-11
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.027°, -169.184°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.03°, -169.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0270°N
-169.1840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rooaur
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
291.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 06:03:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rooaur). 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 103 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rooaur/