M4.6 earthquake — 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska

An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 25, 2026 at 07:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.1 km |
| Coordinates | 53.494, -165.156 |
| Time | Oct 25, 07:44 UTC |
| Location | 82 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4t8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 5 km | Oct 24, 08:33 UTC | 81 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M4.2 | 7 km | Oct 25, 07:45 UTC | 84 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M4.5 | 8 km | Oct 25, 07:44 UTC | 89 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 36 km | Oct 19, 19:54 UTC | 81 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 37 km | Oct 21, 11:33 UTC | 94 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 50 km | Oct 19, 17:30 UTC | 77 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.