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USGSJuly 22, 2026

M4.9 earthquake, 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska at a depth of 16 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 6,867th 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.

M4.9

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
4.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
16.2 km
Time
2026-07-22 18:13:23 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.2)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
56.199, -153.375
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes, July 2026

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