Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 11.1 km
- Source
- USGS
87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
M3.6 Earthquake near 87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On September 3, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 87 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
399930035551c3f2d0640c798735a97a4b5d4caa
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 11:53:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.18600,
-169.25000
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.1 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
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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