M2.6 earthquake — 6 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 6 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on Oct 21, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 65 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 65.2 km |
| Coordinates | 56.898, -154.118 |
| Time | Oct 21, 20:29 UTC |
| Location | 6 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026uwtkpf |
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 | 63 km | Oct 21, 19:51 UTC | 64 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 190 km | Oct 25, 10:17 UTC | 188 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 198 km | Oct 27, 06:42 UTC | 80 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 204 km | Oct 22, 15:19 UTC | 86 km SSE of Igiugig, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.