16 Oct 2026, 19:09 UTC · Oct 16, 3:09 PM ET

M3.6 earthquake 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska at Oct 16, 3:09 PM ET, 18 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.6 ml
Time16 Oct 2026, 19:09 UTC
Location56.266°, -148.341° – 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
Depth18.2 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000u2v6
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 3.6 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 18 km.

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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