M4.4 earthquake — 84 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 84 km SE of Akutan, Alaska on Nov 12, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 37 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | 53.637, -164.807 |
| Time | Nov 12, 00:00 UTC |
| Location | 84 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000txpv |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 12 km | Nov 11, 23:59 UTC | 95 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 23 km | Nov 5, 20:29 UTC | 88 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 24 km | Nov 5, 20:31 UTC | 91 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 40 km | Nov 6, 06:32 UTC | 123 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 62 km | Nov 6, 18:38 UTC | 122 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 107 km | Nov 6, 18:57 UTC | 103 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.