Earthquake report · M 5.3

M5.3 earthquake 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 3, 2026, 11:05 UTC

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded on Sep 1, 2026, 2:44 AM (EDT) 83 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at a depth of 37 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 52.28°, -169.44° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.3
Depth (km): 37
Local time: Sep 1, 2026, 2:44 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-09-01 06:44
Coordinates: 52.276, -169.437

Updates

M 5.3 - 83 km SSW of Nikolski, AlaskaOct 3, 2026, 11:05 UTC

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