M3.1 earthquake — 142 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 142 km WSW of Adak, Alaska on Aug 6, 2026 at 06:52 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 28 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 | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 28.2 km |
| Coordinates | 51.278, -178.459 |
| Time | Aug 6, 06:52 UTC |
| Location | 142 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026plimtv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 33 km | Aug 2, 19:49 UTC | 168 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 46 km | Aug 4, 00:29 UTC | 119 km SW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 82 km | Aug 4, 13:01 UTC | 189 km W of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 101 km | Aug 3, 21:47 UTC | 227 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 132 km | Aug 3, 01:41 UTC | 269 km WSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 133 km | Aug 6, 00:48 UTC | 24 km S of Adak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.