M4.8 earthquake — 77 km SE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 77 km SE of Atka, Alaska on Aug 2, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 44.3 km |
| Coordinates | 51.658, -173.480 |
| Time | Aug 2, 05:18 UTC |
| Location | 77 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000thkg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 9 km | Jul 26, 13:18 UTC | 72 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 11 km | Jul 27, 12:47 UTC | 87 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 13 km | Aug 1, 23:07 UTC | 83 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 13 km | Jul 26, 08:50 UTC | 90 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 14 km | Jul 26, 09:44 UTC | 75 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 14 km | Jul 26, 16:07 UTC | 91 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.