Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 43.2 km
- Source
- USGS
72 km SE of Atka, Alaska
M4.3 Earthquake near 72 km SE of Atka, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 72 km SE of Atka, Alaska on July 26, 2026 at 13:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
7f87262ecb7215ba318a753629f74b747ef1bd9c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
43.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 13:18:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.73230,
-173.45130
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43.2 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
Ground shaking
III
Weak · Intensity (MMI) III
Felt by a few, no damage.
Tectonic context
Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 86 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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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