M2.9 earthquake — 41 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 41 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on Aug 18, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 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 | 34.1 km |
| Coordinates | 56.585, -153.987 |
| Time | Aug 18, 07:48 UTC |
| Location | 41 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qhopyy |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 95 km | Aug 17, 20:35 UTC | 41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 120 km | Aug 16, 08:19 UTC | 76 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 156 km | Aug 14, 23:17 UTC | 4 km SE of Port Lions, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 164 km | Aug 12, 15:11 UTC | 8 km NNE of Kodiak Station, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 238 km | Aug 14, 17:10 UTC | 207 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 257 km | Aug 16, 05:39 UTC | 208 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.