M2.9 earthquake — 198 km S of Unalaska, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 198 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on Jul 30, 2026 at 14:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.9 km |
| Coordinates | 52.129, -165.949 |
| Time | Jul 30, 14:34 UTC |
| Location | 198 km S of Unalaska, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026oyzuan |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 114 km | Jul 28, 16:44 UTC | 154 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 122 km | Aug 3, 23:06 UTC | 95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 138 km | Aug 3, 12:35 UTC | 86 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 157 km | Aug 3, 14:18 UTC | 95 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 160 km | Jul 28, 18:39 UTC | 112 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 174 km | Jul 29, 19:38 UTC | 44 km SE of Nikolski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.