M2.9 earthquake — 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on Oct 16, 2026 at 00:37 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 53.438, -165.172 |
| Time | Oct 16, 00:37 UTC |
| Location | 87 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2vh |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 25 km | Oct 18, 07:43 UTC | 72 km SE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 33 km | Oct 19, 19:54 UTC | 87 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 48 km | Oct 18, 12:18 UTC | 124 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 75 km | Oct 16, 05:42 UTC | 94 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 105 km | Oct 21, 12:18 UTC | 159 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 106 km | Oct 21, 12:18 UTC | 151 km S of False Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.