Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 50.4 km
- Source
- USGS
60 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
M2.8 Earthquake near 60 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On October 18, 2026 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 60 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 50 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
a1531d5a56e90f1648d0079b904e1ce95f0d1237
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
50.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-18 07:43:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.77100,
-165.08300
Temperature
8.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50.4 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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