M3.8 earthquake — 32 km E of Halibut Cove, Alaska
An magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred 32 km E of Halibut Cove, Alaska on Aug 17, 2026 at 05:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M3.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 34.9 km |
| Coordinates | 59.604, -150.655 |
| Time | Aug 17, 05:07 UTC |
| Location | 32 km E of Halibut Cove, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qfngls |
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 | 42 km | Aug 17, 06:50 UTC | 13 km NNE of Fox River, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 55 km | Aug 17, 18:33 UTC | 5 km NNW of Diamond Ridge, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 70 km | Aug 14, 16:42 UTC | 23 km SE of Kasilof, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 86 km | Aug 14, 18:57 UTC | 26 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 124 km | Aug 17, 09:23 UTC | 55 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 126 km | Aug 14, 08:22 UTC | 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.