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M3.0 Earthquake near Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 18:12:15 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
55.9 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Aleutians West Census Area

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About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.9 km
Shallow
55.9 km
55.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Little Sitkin
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'174 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Davidof
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 328 m ·United States
  • Segula
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'160 m ·United States
  • Kiska
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'220 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·United States
  • Semisopochnoi
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Buldir
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 656 m ·United States

Alaska

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 653 Catalogue entries

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