M5.5 earthquake — 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska
A moderate magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska on Oct 6, 2026 at 18:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 88 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 87.6 km |
| Coordinates | 58.802, -153.609 |
| Time | Oct 6, 18:34 UTC |
| Location | 92 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026tuxgky |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 113 km | Oct 1, 03:29 UTC | 23 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 120 km | Oct 3, 17:20 UTC | 36 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 143 km | Oct 1, 03:22 UTC | 38 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 144 km | Oct 1, 19:28 UTC | 46 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 151 km | Oct 1, 15:13 UTC | 63 km SE of Port Graham, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 153 km | Oct 5, 12:10 UTC | 70 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.