M3.0 earthquake — 82 km S of Akhiok, Alaska
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 82 km S of Akhiok, Alaska on Sep 14, 2026 at 11:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 46 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | 56.201, -154.163 |
| Time | Sep 14, 11:26 UTC |
| Location | 82 km S of Akhiok, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sfsmkt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 135 km | Sep 17, 18:38 UTC | 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 144 km | Sep 15, 14:32 UTC | 119 km E of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 182 km | Sep 17, 02:13 UTC | 63 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 197 km | Sep 18, 17:21 UTC | 37 km WSW of Aleneva, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 226 km | Sep 20, 17:10 UTC | 55 km SE of Chignik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 232 km | Sep 16, 23:28 UTC | 120 km ESE of Perryville, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.