Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 58.7 km
- Source
- USGS
66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
M3.8 Earthquake near 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 66 km SSE of Atka, Alaska on August 11, 2026 at 05:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
4dd0732759030eec6be7dd566f82b4e7231d78db
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
58.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 05:53:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.67800,
-173.73300
Temperature
10.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
58.7 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
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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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