M3.2 earthquake — 48 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
An magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 48 km SSE of Adak, Alaska on Sep 12, 2026 at 07:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 26 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 | M3.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 26.3 km |
| Coordinates | 51.455, -176.436 |
| Time | Sep 12, 07:16 UTC |
| Location | 48 km SSE of Adak, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sbsdex |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 22 km | Sep 15, 00:35 UTC | 55 km SE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 31 km | Sep 14, 04:38 UTC | 79 km SSE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 54 km | Sep 12, 07:50 UTC | 102 km SSE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 57 km | Sep 12, 07:50 UTC | 105 km SSE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 71 km | Sep 11, 02:48 UTC | 92 km SSW of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 79 km | Sep 11, 02:18 UTC | 98 km SW of Adak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.