M5.2 earthquake - 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
43 d ago · 3 Sept 2026, 13:03 UTC 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
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What happened
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on 3 Sept 2026, 13:03 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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