2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 22:06:57 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 11:06 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:06 UTC≈ 11:06 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.248°, -169.258°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.25°, -169.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2483°N
-169.2576°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tx86
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
277.0°
Min Station Distance
0.610°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-06 21:52:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tx86). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 81 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 8, 2026. Retrieved October 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tx86/