2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 18:11:38 UTC (2026-09-05) · approx. 7:11 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:11 UTC≈ 7:11 AM UTC-11
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.282°, -169.098°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.28°, -169.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2820°N
-169.0980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rppuxz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 20:44:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rppuxz). 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 74 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rppuxz/