M2.5 earthquake — 112 km E of Chignik, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 112 km E of Chignik, Alaska on Nov 5, 2026 at 11:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 15 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.4 km |
| Coordinates | 56.289, -156.583 |
| Time | Nov 5, 11:46 UTC |
| Location | 112 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vxuhot |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 94 km | Nov 6, 19:42 UTC | 93 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 103 km | Nov 6, 00:57 UTC | 77 km W of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 121 km | Nov 12, 04:08 UTC | 51 km W of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 143 km | Nov 8, 11:10 UTC | 41 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 202 km | Nov 6, 04:53 UTC | 64 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 205 km | Nov 9, 17:50 UTC | 15 km SSE of Larsen Bay, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.