A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Fox Islands region of Alaska's Aleutian Islands on September 2, 2026, at 12:32:01 UTC. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the tremor, which occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers.
The epicenter was located 78.1 kilometers (48.4 miles) southwest of Nikolski, Alaska. It was also approximately 1541.6 kilometers (955.8 miles) southwest of Anchorage, Alaska.
A seismologist has reviewed the event, confirming the preliminary report details.