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M3.4 Depth: 9.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-09-03 20:31:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on September 3, 2026 at 20:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 20:31:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.20300, -169.18900
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 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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