10 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC · Oct 10, 8:30 AM ET

M4.2 earthquake 167 km S of Adak, Alaska

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 167 km S of Adak, Alaska at Oct 10, 8:30 AM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

M3.4 89 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaM3.5 215 km SSW of Adak, AlaskaM3.5 72 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaM3.5 109 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaM3.6 165 km SSW of Adak, AlaskaM3.6 99 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaM3.6 96 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaM3.8 103 km S of Adak, AlaskaM4.0 118 km SSW of Adak, AlaskaM4.0 95 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaM4.2 167 km S of Adak, AlaskaM4.5 92 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaM5.1 93 km SSE of Adak, Alaska
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.2 mb
Time10 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC
Location50.376°, -176.339° – 167 km S of Adak, Alaska
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)1.6
USGS eventus6000u1es
Within 100 km

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3.5109 km SSE of Adak, AlaskaMay 7, 3:42 PM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 167 km S of Adak, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 4.2 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 1.6 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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