M2.9 earthquake — 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 6, 2026 at 01:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 29 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 28.9 km |
| Coordinates | 53.564, -165.008 |
| Time | Oct 6, 01:02 UTC |
| Location | 81 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026ttoemp |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 6 km | Oct 6, 00:57 UTC | 77 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 31 km | Oct 7, 17:02 UTC | 85 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 226 km | Oct 6, 18:53 UTC | 40 km E of Nikolski, Alaska |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.