M2.6 earthquake — 96 km SSW of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 96 km SSW of Atka, Alaska on Aug 9, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 13 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 | 13.4 km |
| Coordinates | 51.430, -174.857 |
| Time | Aug 9, 19:56 UTC |
| Location | 96 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026prwswo |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 44 km | Aug 13, 21:43 UTC | 90 km SW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 59 km | Aug 13, 16:46 UTC | 37 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 77 km | Aug 10, 02:32 UTC | 19 km SSW of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 82 km | Aug 11, 05:53 UTC | 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 94 km | Aug 15, 00:09 UTC | 74 km SSE of Adak, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 96 km | Aug 12, 18:34 UTC | 75 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.