M2.6 earthquake — 120 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 120 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on Jul 26, 2026 at 09:39 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.297, -173.224 |
| Time | Jul 26, 09:39 UTC |
| Location | 120 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026orfvrm |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 3 km | Jul 26, 01:21 UTC | 118 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 8 km | Jul 26, 08:55 UTC | 112 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 8 km | Jul 27, 10:12 UTC | 128 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 10 km | Jul 27, 00:26 UTC | 111 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 13 km | Jul 23, 09:36 UTC | 110 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 14 km | Jul 26, 10:48 UTC | 107 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.