M2.8 earthquake — 82 km S of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 82 km S of Atka, Alaska on Aug 2, 2026 at 16:08 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.459, -174.143 |
| Time | Aug 2, 16:08 UTC |
| Location | 82 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026peqzey |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 17 km | Aug 5, 19:51 UTC | 66 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 22 km | Aug 4, 12:57 UTC | 60 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 38 km | Aug 6, 04:36 UTC | 98 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 38 km | Aug 5, 03:13 UTC | 86 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 39 km | Aug 4, 20:22 UTC | 92 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 42 km | Aug 5, 12:38 UTC | 93 km SSE 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.