M2.5 earthquake — 60 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 60 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on Jul 23, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 37 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 37.2 km |
| Coordinates | 53.650, -165.351 |
| Time | Jul 23, 18:35 UTC |
| Location | 60 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026omjqsm |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 22 km | Jul 25, 23:09 UTC | 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 24 km | Jul 25, 23:11 UTC | 84 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 30 km | Jul 22, 09:08 UTC | 90 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 42 km | Jul 27, 00:55 UTC | 95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 101 km | Jul 27, 00:16 UTC | 71 km S of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 125 km | Jul 27, 09:27 UTC | 99 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.