M2.6 earthquake — 118 km E of Chignik, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 118 km E of Chignik, Alaska on Oct 2, 2026 at 09:52 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 18.2 km |
| Coordinates | 56.400, -156.499 |
| Time | Oct 2, 09:52 UTC |
| Location | 118 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026tmvtvv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 17 km | Oct 3, 10:04 UTC | 130 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 40 km | Oct 3, 05:29 UTC | 103 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 71 km | Oct 6, 17:29 UTC | 62 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 105 km | Oct 3, 21:06 UTC | 42 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 111 km | Oct 4, 13:38 UTC | 56 km W of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 144 km | Oct 5, 18:05 UTC | 81 km W of Karluk, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.