M2.6 earthquake — 70 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 70 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Aug 3, 2026 at 04:10 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 33 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 | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 53.643, -165.094 |
| Time | Aug 3, 04:10 UTC |
| Location | 70 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pfpazh |
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 | 26 km | Aug 3, 14:18 UTC | 95 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 42 km | Jul 28, 18:39 UTC | 112 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 46 km | Aug 3, 12:35 UTC | 86 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 70 km | Aug 3, 04:52 UTC | 137 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 139 km | Aug 3, 23:06 UTC | 95 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 151 km | Aug 3, 23:55 UTC | 211 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.