2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 123 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 7, 2026

2026-09-07 10:46:54 UTC (2026-09-07) · approx. 11:46 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:46 UTC≈ 11:46 PM UTC-11
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.879°, -169.410°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.88°, -169.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8790°N
-169.4100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rstand
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
303.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-10 22:59:49 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rstand). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 123 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 7, 2026. Retrieved September 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rstand/