M2.9 earthquake — 85 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 85 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on Nov 1, 2026 at 05:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 21 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 | 20.7 km |
| Coordinates | 53.437, -165.234 |
| Time | Nov 1, 05:47 UTC |
| Location | 85 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vpyghe |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 10 km | Nov 2, 22:43 UTC | 88 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 11 km | Oct 31, 08:10 UTC | 80 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 15 km | Nov 3, 11:06 UTC | 87 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 16 km | Oct 30, 09:08 UTC | 88 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 17 km | Nov 1, 06:56 UTC | 92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 20 km | Oct 30, 10:30 UTC | 66 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.