M3.5 earthquake - 8 km SW of Atka, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 8 km SW of Atka, Alaska on 14 Oct 2026, 12:20 UTC at a depth of 195 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.