M3.1 earthquake — 4 km WSW of Point Possession, Alaska
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 4 km WSW of Point Possession, Alaska on Aug 16, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 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 | 5.8 km |
| Coordinates | 60.908, -150.766 |
| Time | Aug 16, 12:54 UTC |
| Location | 4 km WSW of Point Possession, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qeguys |
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 | 27 km | Aug 15, 22:41 UTC | 23 km E of Point Possession, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 30 km | Aug 14, 08:22 UTC | 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 31 km | Aug 17, 02:38 UTC | 21 km SSW of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 43 km | Aug 14, 22:31 UTC | 29 km SW of Hope, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 64 km | Aug 16, 05:30 UTC | 3 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 69 km | Aug 17, 00:18 UTC | 44 km W of Tyonek, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.