M5.6 earthquake - 172 km ENE of Atka, Alaska
147 d ago · 22 May 2026, 12:16 UTC 172 km ENE of Atka, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 172 km ENE of Atka, Alaska on 22 May 2026, 12:16 UTC at a depth of 15 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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