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M5.2 Depth: 40.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 162 km E of Atka, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:16:17 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near 162 km E of Atka, Alaska on May 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near 162 km E of Atka, Alaska · 2026-05-22 12:16:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 162 km E of Atka, Alaska on May 22, 2026 at 12:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 12:16:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.37400, -171.83200
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Amukta
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Seguam
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 86 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours14
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
M4.52026-05-22 12:46:12 UTC2.8 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.22026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC7.5 km170 km E of Atka, Alaska M4.32026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC6.8 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.02026-05-22 20:15:14 UTC5.8 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M5.32026-05-23 21:49:16 UTC123.8 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 302.5) from Port Orford, OR M5.32026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC91.4 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.02026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC82.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near Anchorage (Monde) M5.12026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC88.2 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.22026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC107.0 kmFox Islands M4.72026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC101.0 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M4.52026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC107.9 kmFox Islands M3.92026-05-24 16:37:54 UTC9.9 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#23
Earlier events M≥474
Earlier events M≥537
Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC134.1 kmAlaska M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC127.1 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC134.1 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC118.0 kmAlaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC146.4 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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