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M2.9 Depth: 2.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 57 km SE of Atka, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-18 20:22:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 57 km SE of Atka, Alaska on May 18, 2026 at 20:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 20:22:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.79700, -173.67600
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 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

  • Atka Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States
  • Seguam
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Koniuji
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 273 m ·Last eruption: -1150 ·United States
  • Kasatochi
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 314 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Great Sitkin WATCH · ORANGE
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'740 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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