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USGSOctober 31, 2026

M4.5 earthquake, 121 km SE of Atka, Alaska

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 121 km SE of Atka, Alaska at a depth of 1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 10,541st earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M4.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
121 km SE of Atka, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
4.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
1.0 km
Time
2026-10-31 18:50:58 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
51.521, -172.815
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes, October 2026

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