M6.50 Earthquake – 169 km W of Nikolski, Alaska
17 September 2026, 14:19 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 6.50 earthquake struck 169 km W of Nikolski, Alaska on 17 September 2026, 14:19 UTC, at a depth of 98 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
- 6.50 (mww)
- Location
- 169 km W of Nikolski, Alaska
- Date & time
- 17 September 2026, 14:19 UTC
- Coordinates
- 52.8594, -171.3756
- Depth
- 98.00 km
- Felt reports
- 8 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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