2.9

Earthquake Details: 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska, United States

8/14/2026, 8:48:29 PM

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 88 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska, United States on 8/14/2026 at 8:48:29 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 20.6 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake

Technical Details

Depth20.6 km
Significance129
Latitude52.2390
Longitude-169.4780
Event IDaka2026qbeojw
Magnitude2.9
Updated:8/16/2026, 8:19:39 AM

External Resources

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Time & depth

Local time
8/14/2026, 8:48:29 PM
UTC
8/14/2026, 8:48:29 PM UTC
20.6 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 StatesBeforeM2.8107 km S of Unalaska, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.875 km SE 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 StatesBeforeM2.9170 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.991 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.1171 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.9243 km ESE of Atka, Alaska, United StatesAfterM2.9179 km ESE 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 16, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.