M4.9 earthquake — 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on Jul 22, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.2 km |
| Coordinates | 56.199, -153.375 |
| Time | Jul 22, 18:13 UTC |
| Location | 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026okmwzn |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 5 km | Jul 22, 18:48 UTC | 100 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 11 km | Jul 22, 18:51 UTC | 107 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 13 km | Jul 22, 23:26 UTC | 109 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 70 km | Jul 26, 08:43 UTC | 32 km ESE of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 91 km | Jul 28, 15:03 UTC | 25 km E of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 190 km | Jul 23, 21:19 UTC | 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.