2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 72 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — September 18, 2026

2026-09-18 20:09:58 UTC (2026-09-18) · approx. 9:09 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time20:09 UTC≈ 9:09 AM UTC-11
Depth37.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.694°, -167.860°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.69°, -167.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
37.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.6940°N
-167.8600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026snuatl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 18:51:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026snuatl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 18, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 72 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska — September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026snuatl/