M3.0 Earthquake 99 km ENE of Kodiak, Alaska — January 6, 2026
2026-01-06 20:19:40 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 10:19 AM UTC-10 local
On January 6, 2026 at 20:19 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 99 km ENE of Kodiak, Alaska, at a depth of 21.2 km and coordinates 58.1610°, -150.8850°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-150.8850°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Kodiak, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 99 km ENE of Kodiak, Alaska on January 6, 2026 at 20:19 UTC had a depth of 21.2 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aktbiv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 99 km ENE of Kodiak, Alaska — January 6, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aktbiv/