M5.20 Earthquake – 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

2 September 2026, 12:32 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on 2 September 2026, 12:32 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mb)
Location
78 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
Date & time
2 September 2026, 12:32 UTC
Coordinates
52.3538, -169.4988
Depth
35.00 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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