2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 170 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 20, 2026

2026-09-20 21:48:09 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 10:48 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:48 UTC≈ 10:48 AM UTC-11
Depth96.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.238°, -171.102°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.24°, -171.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
96.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.2384°N
-171.1023°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tive
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
0.908°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 23:21:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tive). 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 170 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — September 20, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tive/