M2.6 earthquake — 81 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 81 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on Aug 25, 2026 at 07:49 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 4 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 | 4.1 km |
| Coordinates | 51.487, -173.890 |
| Time | Aug 25, 07:49 UTC |
| Location | 81 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qumvkx |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 41 km | Aug 23, 07:56 UTC | 52 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 46 km | Aug 24, 03:46 UTC | 54 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 75 km | Aug 25, 12:29 UTC | 18 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 78 km | Aug 27, 01:54 UTC | 154 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 86 km | Aug 27, 12:21 UTC | 98 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 106 km | Aug 23, 02:48 UTC | 162 km SSW 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.