2.9
Earthquake Details: 187 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
Sep 12, 2026, 05:03:55
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 187 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on Sep 12, 2026 at 05:03:55. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 20 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
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Technical Details
Depth20 km
Significance129
Latitude51.3650
Longitude-169.8600
Event IDaka2026sbnrvf
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Sep 12, 2026, 16:23:45 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 12, 2026, 05:03:55
- UTC
- Sep 12, 2026, 05:03:55 UTC
20 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.692 km SE of Adak, AlaskaBeforeM2.762 km SE of Akutan, AlaskaBeforeM2.7121 km S of False Pass, AlaskaBeforeM2.792 km S of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.070 km SSW of Atka, AlaskaBeforeM2.6100 km S of Nikolski, AlaskaBeforeM3.1223 km SSE of Atka, AlaskaBeforeM3.1118 km ESE of Atka, AlaskaAfterM2.7114 km SE of Atka, AlaskaAfterM3.690 km SSW of Unalaska, AlaskaAfterM3.686 km SSW of Unalaska, AlaskaAfterM2.668 km E of Atka, 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 12, 2026, 16:23 UTC.
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