⊕earthquakeactive
M5.8 Earthquake — 105 km SSE of Atka, Alaska
M5.8 MODERATE
51.4060° N, 173.3520° W·US-AK
Started 4h agoEvent Details
Typeearthquake
SeverityM5.8 MODERATE
Statusactive
Location51.4060°N, 173.3520°W (US-AK)
Started2026-07-26T08:35:20.181+00:00
Last Updated2026-07-26T08:52:17.714+00:00
Sourceusgs
Source URLearthquake.usgs.gov
Confidence1.00
Impact Zones
Moderate Impact Zone
Light to moderate damage. Check structures for damage.
Affected Zone
Shaking felt. Minor damage possible in vulnerable structures.
Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.
Impact Analysis
Population Exposed185,342
Structures in Zone70,607
Hospitals111
Schools779
Fire Stations445
Population from ACS 5-Year 2022 tract sampling; structure counts from Microsoft Building Footprints or Census ACS housing data, capped by USGS NLCD 2021 developed land. Estimates for situational awareness — not for actuarial, regulatory, or underwriting use.
Historical Comparison
No historical analogs available yet.
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Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.