2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 08:42:57 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 9:42 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time08:42 UTC≈ 9:42 PM UTC-11
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.088°, -169.228°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.09°, -169.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0880°N
-169.2280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026shjbmn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
289.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 17:55:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026shjbmn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 97 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026shjbmn/