2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 11:18:11 UTC (2026-09-06) · approx. 12:18 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:18 UTC≈ 12:18 AM UTC-11
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.124°, -169.357°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.12°, -169.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1240°N
-169.3570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rqyawr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 19:06:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rqyawr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rqyawr/