2.8

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

2026-09-06 11:06:29 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 12:06 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time11:06 UTC≈ 12:06 AM UTC-11
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.319°, -169.736°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.32°, -169.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.3190°N
-169.7360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rqxqxe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
292.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 18:59:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rqxqxe). 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 SW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rqxqxe/