M2.7 earthquake — 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on Jul 28, 2026 at 12:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.3 km |
| Coordinates | 51.665, -173.769 |
| Time | Jul 28, 12:22 UTC |
| Location | 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026ovdfjh |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 15 km | Jul 28, 00:38 UTC | 80 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 19 km | Jul 24, 10:42 UTC | 76 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 20 km | Jul 23, 09:59 UTC | 86 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 22 km | Jul 25, 08:21 UTC | 54 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M4.3 | 23 km | Jul 26, 13:18 UTC | 72 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 23 km | Jul 26, 07:10 UTC | 86 km SE 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.