2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 101 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 17, 2026

2026-09-17 09:11:54 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 10:11 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time09:11 UTC≈ 10:11 PM UTC-11
Depth14.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.047°, -169.190°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.05°, -169.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
14.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.0470°N
-169.1900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026slccbr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
292.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-21 22:56:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026slccbr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 101 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026slccbr/