M2.9 earthquake — 61 km ESE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 61 km ESE of Atka, Alaska on Sep 1, 2026 at 20:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 13 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 12.7 km |
| Coordinates | 52.077, -173.330 |
| Time | Sep 1, 20:12 UTC |
| Location | 61 km ESE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rijtwx |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.7 | 57 km | Aug 29, 15:24 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 58 km | Aug 28, 12:31 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 58 km | Aug 28, 17:54 UTC | 40 km NE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 65 km | Aug 29, 22:46 UTC | 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 74 km | Aug 27, 07:54 UTC | 134 km E of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 79 km | Aug 29, 22:03 UTC | 19 km NW 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.