2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 171 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 17, 2026

2026-09-17 19:07:30 UTC (2026-09-17) · approx. 8:07 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:07 UTC≈ 8:07 AM UTC-11
Depth87.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.409°, -171.249°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.41°, -171.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
87.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.4091°N
-171.2493°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000twyg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
195.0°
Min Station Distance
0.884°
RMS Residual
0.85 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 14:00:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000twyg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 171 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 17, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000twyg/