28 Aug 2026, 10:18 UTC · Aug 28, 6:18 AM ET

M3.1 earthquake 97 km S of Akhiok, Alaska

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 97 km S of Akhiok, Alaska at Aug 28, 6:18 AM ET, 24 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter.

M3.1 97 km S of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.3 122 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.4 136 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.4 121 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.7 124 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.8 163 km S of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.8 120 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.9 120 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.9 122 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM3.9 122 km SW of Akhiok, AlaskaM4.0 102 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM4.3 104 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaM4.9 96 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.1 ml
Time28 Aug 2026, 10:18 UTC
Location56.079°, -154.419° – 97 km S of Akhiok, Alaska
Depth24.0 km
Felt reports0
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)1.8
USGS eventaka2026rafwcu
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 97 km S of Akhiok, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 3.1 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 24 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 1.8 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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