Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 111 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 03:16 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 3:47 AM (EDT) 111 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska at a depth of 71 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 52.43°, -170.29° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 71
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 3:47 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 07:47
Coordinates: 52.433, -170.292

Updates

M 2.9 - 111 km WSW of Nikolski, AlaskaOct 20, 2026, 03:16 UTC

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