M4.0 earthquake — 195 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 195 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 21, 2026 at 10:46 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 | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 28.2 km |
| Coordinates | 53.050, -163.452 |
| Time | Oct 21, 10:46 UTC |
| Location | 195 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026uvzyoa |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 42 km | Oct 21, 12:03 UTC | 158 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 43 km | Oct 21, 12:18 UTC | 159 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 51 km | Oct 21, 12:18 UTC | 151 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 114 km | Oct 16, 05:42 UTC | 94 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 122 km | Oct 16, 00:37 UTC | 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 125 km | Oct 18, 07:43 UTC | 72 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.