Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 121 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 26, 2026, 19:53 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM (EDT) 121 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at a depth of 17 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 51.93°, -169.56° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 17
Local time: Oct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 19:20
Coordinates: 51.933, -169.565

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M 2.9 - 121 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaOct 26, 2026, 19:53 UTC

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