Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes US State of Alaska
The ground shook in Alaska, a state in the United States.
The shaking was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake, which means it was a medium-sized one.
It happened in the ocean area southeast of a place called Atka.
The earthquake was about 16.7 kilometres below the surface of the Earth.
Scientists at the US Geological Survey keep track of earthquakes like this one.
They reported where it happened and how deep it was.
So far, nobody has said that anyone got hurt.
And nobody has reported buildings or roads being damaged.
The people in Alaska are checking to make sure everything is okay.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the US state of Alaska.
The US Geological Survey reported the quake occurred 76 kilometres southeast of Atka.
The earthquake's depth was recorded at 16.7 kilometres.
The article was updated on 9 August 2026.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
- Who
- The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake.
- What
- A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck, centered 76 kilometres southeast of Atka at a depth of 16.7 kilometres.
- When
- The report was updated on 9 August 2026; the exact time of the quake was not specified.
- Where
- The US state of Alaska, 76 kilometres southeast of Atka.
- Why
- The articles do not state the cause of the earthquake.
- Magnitude
- 5.0
- Location
- 76 kilometres southeast of Atka, Alaska
- Depth
- 16.7 kilometres
- Reporting Agency
- US Geological Survey (USGS)
- Casualties
- No immediate reports
- Damage
- No immediate reports
- Report Date
- Updated 9 August 2026