M2.5 earthquake — 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on Aug 21, 2026 at 01:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 4 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.4 km |
| Coordinates | 53.417, -165.243 |
| Time | Aug 21, 01:28 UTC |
| Location | 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qmqaka |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 3 km | Aug 25, 10:06 UTC | 90 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M4.3 | 13 km | Aug 21, 01:11 UTC | 73 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 39 km | Aug 21, 12:43 UTC | 81 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 41 km | Aug 26, 00:34 UTC | 55 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 46 km | Aug 23, 15:08 UTC | 77 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 73 km | Aug 24, 19:37 UTC | 74 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.