M2.7 earthquake — 32 km S of Akhiok, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 32 km S of Akhiok, Alaska on Sep 8, 2026 at 04:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 38.9 km |
| Coordinates | 56.655, -154.141 |
| Time | Sep 8, 04:55 UTC |
| Location | 32 km S of Akhiok, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rudiqp |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 86 km | Sep 11, 19:17 UTC | 107 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 89 km | Sep 6, 12:07 UTC | 88 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 138 km | Sep 10, 08:59 UTC | 33 km W of Port Lions, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 154 km | Sep 10, 15:25 UTC | 117 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 156 km | Sep 9, 21:38 UTC | 115 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 225 km | Sep 6, 12:23 UTC | 92 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.