Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 46.5 km
- Source
- USGS
83 km SE of Atka, Alaska
M3.6 Earthquake near 83 km SE of Atka, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 83 km SE of Atka, Alaska on August 11, 2026 at 02:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
f15135966d07e344a1316e4eb439f367d2fdcf79
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
46.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 02:11:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.63780,
-173.39900
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
46.5 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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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