M2.6 earthquake — 70 km S of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 70 km S of Atka, Alaska on Jul 24, 2026 at 08:18 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.568, -174.119 |
| Time | Jul 24, 08:18 UTC |
| Location | 70 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026onlcjf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 14 km | Jul 24, 10:42 UTC | 76 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 16 km | Jul 25, 08:21 UTC | 54 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 20 km | Jul 28, 10:55 UTC | 77 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 26 km | Jul 28, 00:38 UTC | 80 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 26 km | Jul 28, 12:22 UTC | 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 36 km | Jul 23, 09:59 UTC | 86 km SSE 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.