2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 144 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 20, 2026

2026-09-20 23:43:10 UTC (2026-09-20) · approx. 12:43 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:43 UTC≈ 12:43 PM UTC-11
Depth62.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.502°, -170.879°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.50°, -170.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
62.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5022°N
-170.8785°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000txqr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
194.0°
Min Station Distance
0.645°
RMS Residual
0.98 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 20:45:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000txqr). 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 144 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 20, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000txqr/