Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 37.6 km
- Source
- USGS
90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
M4.5 Earthquake near 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On September 1, 2026 at 07:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
0db45efa22ee42cb9caf2fecf9d2ec542b98bee3
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
37.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 07:45:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.16240,
-169.25880
Temperature
13.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Ground shaking
III
Weak · Intensity (MMI) III
Felt by a few, no damage.
Tectonic context
Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 51 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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