M3.4 earthquake — 15 km SSE of Larsen Bay, Alaska
An magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred 15 km SSE of Larsen Bay, Alaska on Nov 9, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 23.5 km |
| Coordinates | 57.407, -153.911 |
| Time | Nov 9, 17:50 UTC |
| Location | 15 km SSE of Larsen Bay, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026wfqnyl |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 62 km | Nov 8, 11:10 UTC | 41 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 84 km | Nov 12, 04:08 UTC | 51 km W of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 87 km | Nov 6, 06:30 UTC | 52 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 102 km | Nov 6, 22:56 UTC | 61 km WNW of Aleneva, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 104 km | Nov 6, 00:57 UTC | 77 km W of Akhiok, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 134 km | Nov 6, 19:42 UTC | 93 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.