M1.5 earthquake - 71 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
21 h ago · 16 Oct 2026, 04:42 UTC 71 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 1.5 earthquake struck 71 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska on 16 Oct 2026, 04:42 UTC at a depth of 9 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Micro. Usually not felt, or felt only by a few people at rest. Recorded by instruments. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 00:45 UTC
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