Earthquake report · M 3.6

M3.6 earthquake 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 05:42 UTC

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 3:09 PM (EDT) 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 18 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 56.27°, -148.34° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth (km): 18
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 3:09 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 19:09
Coordinates: 56.266, -148.341

Updates

M 3.6 - 282 km ESE of Chiniak, AlaskaOct 21, 2026, 05:42 UTC
M 3.6 - 282 km ESE of Chiniak, AlaskaOct 16, 2026, 20:47 UTC

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