M3.0 earthquake — 51 km NNE of Chase, Alaska
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 51 km NNE of Chase, Alaska on Aug 17, 2026 at 07:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 90 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 89.6 km |
| Coordinates | 62.852, -149.615 |
| Time | Aug 17, 07:17 UTC |
| Location | 51 km NNE of Chase, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qfrosr |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 65 km | Aug 16, 12:12 UTC | 66 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 66 km | Aug 17, 03:00 UTC | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 69 km | Aug 16, 07:59 UTC | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 98 km | Aug 11, 15:43 UTC | 30 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 125 km | Aug 14, 20:43 UTC | 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 137 km | Aug 15, 06:00 UTC | 0 km WSW of Houston, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.