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USGSSeptember 4, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 7 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 7 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska at a depth of 75 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,634th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
7 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
74.9 km
Time
2026-09-04 23:23:27 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
60.725, -151.402
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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