M4.8 earthquake — 195 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 195 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Aug 27, 2026 at 14:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 53.065, -163.430 |
| Time | Aug 27, 14:30 UTC |
| Location | 195 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000tc9g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 33 km | Aug 25, 14:58 UTC | 198 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 89 km | Aug 26, 05:25 UTC | 116 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 91 km | Aug 21, 05:22 UTC | 108 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 94 km | Aug 23, 02:02 UTC | 112 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 97 km | Aug 22, 05:09 UTC | 104 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M4.2 | 98 km | Aug 21, 03:14 UTC | 100 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.