M3.6 earthquake — 15 km NNW of Chignik Lagoon, Alaska
An magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred 15 km NNW of Chignik Lagoon, Alaska on Aug 2, 2026 at 09:05 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 | M3.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 56.427, -158.647 |
| Time | Aug 2, 09:05 UTC |
| Location | 15 km NNW of Chignik Lagoon, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pecwkt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 92 km | Jul 30, 20:32 UTC | 23 km W of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 94 km | Aug 2, 22:03 UTC | 85 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 131 km | Aug 3, 16:07 UTC | 55 km E of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 174 km | Jul 30, 00:01 UTC | 116 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 195 km | Jul 31, 13:36 UTC | 89 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 216 km | Jul 30, 04:56 UTC | 48 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.