M2.8 earthquake — 100 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 100 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on Jul 22, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.2 km |
| Coordinates | 56.153, -153.374 |
| Time | Jul 22, 18:48 UTC |
| Location | 100 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026okobqy |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 5 km | Jul 22, 18:13 UTC | 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 7 km | Jul 22, 18:51 UTC | 107 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 8 km | Jul 22, 23:26 UTC | 109 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 75 km | Jul 26, 08:43 UTC | 32 km ESE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 96 km | Jul 28, 15:03 UTC | 25 km E of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 191 km | Jul 23, 21:19 UTC | 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.