Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- USGS
110 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska
M2.7 Earthquake near 110 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2026 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 110 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
0766f39ac96b0410d53c0c76486ef6bc0868fdc4
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 21:26:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.71600,
-164.24700
Temperature
4.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 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
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Shishaldin ADVISORY · YELLOW
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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