M2.8 earthquake — 52 km S of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 52 km S of Atka, Alaska on Aug 23, 2026 at 07:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 52 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 51.7 km |
| Coordinates | 51.728, -174.330 |
| Time | Aug 23, 07:56 UTC |
| Location | 52 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 7 km | Aug 24, 03:46 UTC | 54 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 40 km | Aug 25, 12:29 UTC | 18 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 41 km | Aug 25, 07:49 UTC | 81 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 59 km | Aug 27, 12:21 UTC | 98 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 111 km | Aug 23, 02:48 UTC | 162 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 118 km | Aug 27, 01:54 UTC | 154 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.