M3.0 earthquake — 46 km S of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 46 km S of Atka, Alaska on Aug 16, 2026 at 02:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 93 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 93.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.782, -174.148 |
| Time | Aug 16, 02:57 UTC |
| Location | 46 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qdmxem |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 17 km | Aug 19, 10:33 UTC | 59 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 45 km | Aug 18, 14:36 UTC | 87 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 58 km | Aug 18, 03:42 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 59 km | Aug 18, 07:16 UTC | 86 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 64 km | Aug 18, 04:33 UTC | 110 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 71 km | Aug 18, 21:06 UTC | 109 km SSE 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.