Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- USGS
89 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
M2.7 Earthquake near 89 km S of Nikolski, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On September 3, 2026 at 19:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 89 km S of Nikolski, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
ba871e44bab2243a449beb8ea53d510d63e91f6e
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 19:06:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.14200,
-169.05200
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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