2.8
Earthquake Details: 12 km W of Nikiski, Alaska, United States
Nov 3, 2026, 02:41:55
- Depth
- 78.9 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Nov 3, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred on Nov 3, 2026 at 02:41:55. Epicenter: 12 km W of Nikiski, Alaska, United States. Reported depth: 78.9 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Nov 2, 2026, 17:41:55 AKST
- UTC
- Nov 3, 2026, 02:41:55 UTC
78.9 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.735 km WNW of Ninilchik, AlaskaBeforeM3.010 km W of Hope, AlaskaBeforeM3.229 km WNW of Nikiski, AlaskaBeforeM4.324 km SE of Kasilof, AlaskaBeforeM2.77 km E of Ridgeway, AlaskaBeforeM3.163 km SE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaBeforeM2.752 km WNW of Ninilchik, AlaskaBeforeM3.486 km W of Akhiok, AlaskaBeforeM2.97 km NNW of Point Possession, AlaskaAfterM3.015 km ENE of Ferry, AlaskaAfterM2.734 km SSW of Nanwalek, AlaskaAfterM3.431 km SSE of Skwentna, AlaskaAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.8
aka2026vtkchh
- Depth:
- 78.9 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Nov 3, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth78.9 km
Significance121
Latitude60.7100
Longitude-151.5090
Event IDaka2026vtkchh
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Nov 3, 2026, 03:49:48 UTC
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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: Nov 3, 2026, 03:49 UTC.
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- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
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- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).