M3.1 earthquake — 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska on Aug 14, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 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 | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 67.7 km |
| Coordinates | 61.936, -151.014 |
| Time | Aug 14, 20:43 UTC |
| Location | 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qbekdq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 28 km | Aug 11, 15:43 UTC | 30 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 71 km | Aug 15, 06:00 UTC | 0 km WSW of Houston, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 78 km | Aug 14, 18:20 UTC | 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 81 km | Aug 16, 05:30 UTC | 3 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 104 km | Aug 17, 00:18 UTC | 44 km W of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 115 km | Aug 15, 22:41 UTC | 23 km E of Point Possession, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.