M2.9 earthquake — 82 km S of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 82 km S of Atka, Alaska on Oct 27, 2026 at 17:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 2 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 | 2.2 km |
| Coordinates | 51.460, -174.264 |
| Time | Oct 27, 17:18 UTC |
| Location | 82 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vhpegs |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 27 km | Oct 26, 20:24 UTC | 57 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 45 km | Oct 26, 19:03 UTC | 40 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 47 km | Oct 26, 06:17 UTC | 35 km S of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 58 km | Oct 27, 08:17 UTC | 52 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M4.2 | 89 km | Oct 27, 21:07 UTC | 161 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 93 km | Oct 27, 12:49 UTC | 77 km ESE of Adak, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.