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M2.9 earthquake 121 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 121 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at Oct 21, 2026, 19:20 UTC, at a depth of 17 km.

Details

Magnitude2.9 ml
TimeOct 21, 2026, 19:20 UTC
Depth17.3 km
Coordinates51.933, -169.565
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
3.2135 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska42 km / 26 midepth 0 km
3.740 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska96 km / 60 midepth 131 km
2.342 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska79 km / 49 midepth 0 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.