2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 100 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 23:52:26 UTC (2026-09-06) · approx. 12:52 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:52 UTC≈ 12:52 PM UTC-11
Depth13.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.073°, -169.271°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.07°, -169.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
13.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0730°N
-169.2710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rrxevv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
290.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-10 01:55:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rrxevv). 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 100 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 6, 2026. Retrieved September 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rrxevv/