2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 22:39:47 UTC (2026-09-03) · approx. 11:39 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:39 UTC≈ 11:39 AM UTC-11
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.142°, -169.091°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.14°, -169.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1423°N
-169.0910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tfxn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
229.0°
Min Station Distance
0.752°
RMS Residual
0.97 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-20 04:53:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tfxn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 90 km S of Nikolski, Alaska — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tfxn/