M3.1 earthquake — 286 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 286 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska on Oct 24, 2026 at 02:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 0 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 | 0.0 km |
| Coordinates | 57.483, -142.670 |
| Time | Oct 24, 02:14 UTC |
| Location | 286 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vawzmj |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 168 km | Oct 25, 10:32 UTC | 297 km WSW of Pelican, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 172 km | Oct 24, 01:00 UTC | 176 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 281 km | Oct 25, 14:31 UTC | 69 km SE of Yakutat, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 292 km | Oct 23, 23:41 UTC | 68 km SE of Yakutat, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.