Earthquake M 1.8 in the area of Salcha, Alaska, 23 October 2026, 07:27 UTC

Recorded 4 d ago. Updated 09:30.

Magnitude: ml 1.8
Time (UTC): 07:27:22
Depth: 3 km
Coordinates: 64.390 N 147.280 W
Source: USGS
Last revision: 09:30

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.8 was recorded at a depth of 3 km, near Salcha, on 23/10 at 07:27 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 1.8). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 3.0). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 3.0). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 3 km.

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

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