M4.9 earthquake — 68 km ESE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 68 km ESE of Atka, Alaska on Aug 9, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 60 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 60.3 km |
| Coordinates | 51.987, -173.261 |
| Time | Aug 9, 03:36 UTC |
| Location | 68 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjcn |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 11 km | Sep 1, 20:12 UTC | 61 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 47 km | Aug 29, 15:24 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 49 km | Aug 28, 12:31 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 55 km | Aug 29, 22:46 UTC | 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 68 km | Aug 27, 07:54 UTC | 134 km E of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 69 km | Aug 28, 17:54 UTC | 40 km NE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.