2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 23:17:54 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 12:17 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:17 UTC≈ 12:17 PM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.211°, -169.133°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.21°, -169.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2108°N
-169.1335°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tx8b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.680°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-06 21:18:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tx8b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 8, 2026. Retrieved October 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tx8b/