M2.2 Depth: 166.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 16 km NNW of Atka, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-26 00:55:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 16 km NNW of Atka, Alaska on March 26, 2026 at 00:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 166 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
166.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 00:55:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.34000, -174.27500
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 166 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 166 km
Intermediate
166 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Atka Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States
  • Koniuji
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 273 m ·Last eruption: -1150 ·United States
  • Kasatochi
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 314 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Seguam
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Great Sitkin WATCH · ORANGE
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'740 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Moffett
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'196 m ·Last eruption: -1600 ·United States

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