M3.2 earthquake — 110 km S of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 110 km S of Atka, Alaska on Aug 18, 2026 at 04:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.204, -174.208 |
| Time | Aug 18, 04:33 UTC |
| Location | 110 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tllz |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 45 km | Aug 18, 14:36 UTC | 87 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 55 km | Aug 19, 10:33 UTC | 59 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 59 km | Aug 18, 21:06 UTC | 109 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 64 km | Aug 18, 07:16 UTC | 86 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 64 km | Aug 16, 02:57 UTC | 46 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 66 km | Aug 18, 03:42 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.