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USGSSeptember 1, 2026

M5.3 earthquake, 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska at a depth of 34 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,348th 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.

M5.3

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
90 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
5.3 (moment magnitude)
Depth
33.8 km
Time
2026-09-01 06:44:37 UTC
Felt reports
3 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 5.2)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Tsunami
the event carries the USGS tsunami flag: check the Tsunami Warning Centers
Epicentre
52.205, -169.430
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Source: U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.