M2.6 earthquake — 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska on Aug 5, 2026 at 05:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 20 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.485, -173.395 |
| Time | Aug 5, 05:56 UTC |
| Location | 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pjkpyh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.8 | 8 km | Jul 31, 08:02 UTC | 102 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M4.9 | 14 km | Aug 1, 23:07 UTC | 83 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M4.3 | 14 km | Aug 4, 14:57 UTC | 83 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 14 km | Jul 31, 13:43 UTC | 110 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M4.8 | 20 km | Aug 2, 05:18 UTC | 77 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 36 km | Jul 31, 21:27 UTC | 67 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.