3.6
Earthquake Details: 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
Sep 8, 2026, 18:00:09
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred near 92 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 8, 2026 at 18:00:09. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 11.6 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth11.6 km
Significance199
Latitude52.2070
Longitude-169.4990
Event IDaka2026rvdmtj
Magnitude3.6
Updated:Sep 8, 2026, 22:17:32 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 8, 2026, 18:00:09
- UTC
- Sep 8, 2026, 18:00:09 UTC
11.6 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 12
M4.980 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.488 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaBeforeM3.7106 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.4112 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.695 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM4.091 km S of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.38 km W of Dutch Harbor, AlaskaBeforeM3.385 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM4.288 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaAfterM4.077 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaAfterM3.689 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaAfterM3.473 km SW of Nikolski, AlaskaAfter
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: Sep 8, 2026, 22:17 UTC.
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