M4.6 earthquake — 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska on Jul 23, 2026 at 06:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 41 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 40.7 km |
| Coordinates | 51.605, -173.192 |
| Time | Jul 23, 06:51 UTC |
| Location | 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2mc |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 2 km | Jul 24, 01:49 UTC | 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 4 km | Jul 24, 08:40 UTC | 98 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M5.1 | 4 km | Jul 23, 09:30 UTC | 92 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 4 km | Jul 23, 23:53 UTC | 91 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 5 km | Jul 23, 13:14 UTC | 98 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 5 km | Jul 25, 21:19 UTC | 94 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.