M3.1 earthquake — 76 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska
An magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 76 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska on Aug 16, 2026 at 08:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 73 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 | M3.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 73.2 km |
| Coordinates | 57.238, -155.568 |
| Time | Aug 16, 08:19 UTC |
| Location | 76 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qdxqmy |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 41 km | Aug 17, 20:35 UTC | 41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 48 km | Aug 11, 14:28 UTC | 39 km SSW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 176 km | Aug 14, 23:17 UTC | 4 km SE of Port Lions, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 193 km | Aug 12, 15:11 UTC | 8 km NNE of Kodiak Station, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 258 km | Aug 16, 08:05 UTC | 54 km SE of Perryville, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 293 km | Aug 12, 21:36 UTC | 18 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.