2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — September 20, 2026

2026-09-20 15:14:04 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 4:14 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:14 UTC≈ 4:14 AM UTC-11
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.138°, -168.674°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.14°, -168.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1380°N
-168.6740°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026srcfja
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-25 19:47:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026srcfja). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — September 20, 2026. Retrieved September 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026srcfja/