2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 86 km NNE of Nikolski, Alaska — September 29, 2026

2026-09-29 22:30:31 UTC (2026-09-29) · approx. 11:30 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:30 UTC≈ 11:30 AM UTC-11
Depth218.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates53.645°, -168.323°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.64°, -168.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
218.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
53.6449°N
-168.3229°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000u0u6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
195.0°
Min Station Distance
0.180°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-08 01:20:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u0u6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 86 km NNE of Nikolski, Alaska — September 29, 2026. Retrieved October 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u0u6/