2.9

Earthquake Details: 170 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, United States

8/14/2026, 3:40:25 AM

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 170 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, United States on 8/14/2026 at 3:40:25 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 20 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake

Technical Details

Depth20 km
Significance129
Latitude51.6850
Longitude-170.3020
Event IDaka2026pzwhgg
Magnitude2.9
Updated:8/15/2026, 7:45:01 AM

External Resources

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Time & depth

Local time
8/14/2026, 3:40:25 AM
UTC
8/14/2026, 3:40:25 AM UTC
20 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.951 km ESE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.791 km SE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.937 km SSW of Atka, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.291 km E of Nikolski, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM4.060 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.991 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska, United StatesAfterM3.1171 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska, United StatesAfterM2.988 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska, United StatesAfterM3.1153 km S of Atka, Alaska, United StatesAfterM2.9243 km ESE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesAfterM2.9179 km ESE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesAfterM3.0182 km E of Atka, Alaska, United StatesAfter

Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 15, 2026, 07:45 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.