M3.8 earthquake — 34 km W of Aleneva, Alaska
An magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred 34 km W of Aleneva, Alaska on Aug 23, 2026 at 07:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 65 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 | 64.8 km |
| Coordinates | 58.056, -153.490 |
| Time | Aug 23, 07:42 UTC |
| Location | 34 km W of Aleneva, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qqunxm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 112 km | Aug 24, 20:13 UTC | 58 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 115 km | Aug 27, 23:19 UTC | 62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 125 km | Aug 23, 13:37 UTC | 48 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 142 km | Aug 24, 11:08 UTC | 95 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 153 km | Aug 24, 02:00 UTC | 99 km SSE of Port Graham, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 158 km | Aug 29, 05:39 UTC | 20 km S of Port Graham, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.