M4.6 earthquake — 71 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 71 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 25, 2026 at 07:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 38 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 38.3 km |
| Coordinates | 53.633, -165.095 |
| Time | Oct 25, 07:44 UTC |
| Location | 71 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4t8 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 17 km | Nov 3, 11:06 UTC | 87 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 20 km | Nov 2, 22:43 UTC | 88 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 22 km | Nov 1, 06:56 UTC | 92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 24 km | Nov 1, 05:47 UTC | 85 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 40 km | Nov 3, 18:56 UTC | 32 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 49 km | Nov 3, 18:12 UTC | 55 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.