M3.5 earthquake — 85 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska
An magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred 85 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska on Aug 2, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 69 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 | M3.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 69.2 km |
| Coordinates | 56.645, -157.174 |
| Time | Aug 2, 22:03 UTC |
| Location | 85 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pfcuob |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.6 | 94 km | Aug 2, 09:05 UTC | 15 km NNW of Chignik Lagoon, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 105 km | Jul 31, 13:36 UTC | 89 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 182 km | Jul 30, 20:32 UTC | 23 km W of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 207 km | Aug 3, 16:07 UTC | 55 km E of Sand Point, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 215 km | Aug 5, 20:30 UTC | 200 km SE of Perryville, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 216 km | Aug 5, 20:49 UTC | 199 km SE of Perryville, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.