M4.6 earthquake — 98 km SE of Atka, Alaska
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 98 km SE of Atka, Alaska on Jul 23, 2026 at 06:51 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 43 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 | 42.8 km |
| Coordinates | 51.586, -173.161 |
| Time | Jul 23, 06:51 UTC |
| Location | 98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 7 km | Jul 28, 12:07 UTC | 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 10 km | Jul 27, 03:22 UTC | 100 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.7 | 10 km | Jul 26, 16:07 UTC | 91 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 11 km | Jul 28, 11:59 UTC | 95 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 13 km | Jul 27, 03:10 UTC | 101 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 14 km | Jul 26, 15:18 UTC | 97 km SE of Atka, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.