M6.30 Earthquake – 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

3 September 2026, 11:17 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 6.30 earthquake struck 84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on 3 September 2026, 11:17 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre. A tsunami evaluation was issued for this event — check official sources for current advice.

Magnitude
6.30 (mww)
Location
84 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
Date & time
3 September 2026, 11:17 UTC
Coordinates
52.2579, -169.4088
Depth
35.00 km
Felt reports
2 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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