M3.1 earthquake — 68 km SE of Yakutat, Alaska
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 68 km SE of Yakutat, Alaska on Oct 23, 2026 at 23:41 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 1 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 | 1.0 km |
| Coordinates | 59.150, -138.807 |
| Time | Oct 23, 23:41 UTC |
| Location | 68 km SE of Yakutat, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026varwvn |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 11 km | Oct 25, 14:31 UTC | 69 km SE of Yakutat, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 220 km | Oct 24, 01:00 UTC | 176 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 275 km | Oct 21, 21:22 UTC | 129 km E of McCarthy, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 292 km | Oct 24, 02:14 UTC | 286 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.