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M2.9 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-02-24 23:33:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 83 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 24, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 23:33:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.41500, -169.75500
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 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

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