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0.3

Earthquake M 0.3 in the area of Sitka, Alaska, 19 October 2026, 12:32 UTC

Recorded 8 d ago. Updated 14:32.

Magnitude
ml 0.3
Time (UTC)
12:32:22
Depth
8 km
Coordinates
57.033 N 135.640 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
14:32

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 0.3 was recorded at a depth of 8 km, near Sitka, on 19/10 at 12:32 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 0.9). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.3). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.3). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 8 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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