M2.9 earthquake — 37 km SSW of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 37 km SSW of Atka, Alaska on Aug 13, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 192 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 192.5 km |
| Coordinates | 51.884, -174.415 |
| Time | Aug 13, 16:46 UTC |
| Location | 37 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tkmi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 19 km | Aug 10, 02:32 UTC | 19 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 52 km | Aug 11, 05:53 UTC | 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 59 km | Aug 9, 19:56 UTC | 96 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 62 km | Aug 13, 21:43 UTC | 90 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 63 km | Aug 12, 02:02 UTC | 51 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 66 km | Aug 12, 18:34 UTC | 75 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.