M5.6 earthquake — 43 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska
A moderate magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 43 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska on Oct 15, 2026 at 11:07 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 4 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 | M5.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.5 km |
| Coordinates | 64.220, -152.746 |
| Time | Oct 15, 11:07 UTC |
| Location | 43 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026ukynnb |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 74 km | Oct 15, 06:42 UTC | 63 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 123 km | Oct 9, 11:23 UTC | 10 km WSW of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 135 km | Oct 9, 20:31 UTC | 46 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 158 km | Oct 15, 03:57 UTC | 59 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 159 km | Oct 9, 23:34 UTC | 27 km WNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 168 km | Oct 11, 13:31 UTC | 59 km N of Petersville, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.