M3.2 earthquake — 134 km ESE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 134 km ESE of Atka, Alaska on Aug 10, 2026 at 18:08 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.2 km |
| Coordinates | 51.955, -172.274 |
| Time | Aug 10, 18:08 UTC |
| Location | 134 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026ptpead |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 68 km | Aug 9, 03:36 UTC | 68 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 80 km | Aug 8, 06:13 UTC | 212 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 81 km | Aug 6, 19:36 UTC | 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 82 km | Aug 7, 16:54 UTC | 97 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 85 km | Aug 11, 02:11 UTC | 83 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 93 km | Aug 5, 05:56 UTC | 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.