2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 187 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 12, 2026

2026-09-12 05:03:55 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 6:03 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time05:03 UTC≈ 6:03 PM UTC-11
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.365°, -169.860°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.37°, -169.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3650°N
-169.8600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sbnrvf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
250.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
2.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-12 16:23:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sbnrvf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 187 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sbnrvf/