2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 07:49:02 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 8:49 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time07:49 UTC≈ 8:49 PM UTC-11
Depth20.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.175°, -169.330°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.17°, -169.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1750°N
-169.3300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rqrbql
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
286.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 18:11:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rqrbql). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rqrbql/