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M3.8 Earthquake 10 km N of Susitna, AlaskaJune 7, 2026

2026-06-07 22:12:17 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:12 PM UTC-10 local

Felt by 103 people across surrounding communities.

MagnitudeM3.8(ml)
Time22:12 UTC12:12 PM UTC-10
Depth28.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.635°, -150.515°
Felt by103DYFI responses· max MMI 3.3
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 7, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 10 km N of Susitna, Alaska, at a depth of 28.7 km and coordinates 61.6350°, -150.5150°. The earthquake was reported felt by 103 peopleacross surrounding communities, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 3.3 (light). This earthquake was detected by 188 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 252, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 7.6 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 252 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

The epicenter is located in Alaska, a region characterized by Pacific Plate subduction beneath the North American Plate, producing frequent megathrust and crustal earthquakes along the Aleutian arc. The nearest mapped fault system is the Aleutian megathrust. View all earthquakes in Alaska.

Learn more: Magnitude scale · Aftershock sequences

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.63°, -150.51°

ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity

Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.

USGS ShakeMap intensity contours for the M3.8 earthquake near 10 km N of Susitna, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 103 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M3.8 earthquake near 10 km N of Susitna, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.8 ml
Depth
28.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.6350°N
-150.5150°E
Felt Reports
103
DYFI responses
Intensity (MMI)
3.3
light
Community Intensity
2.9
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026lfrwki
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
252
Stations Used
188
Azimuthal Gap
17.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-07 23:44:50 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Susitna, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck 10 km N of Susitna, Alaska on June 7, 2026 at 22:12 UTC had a depth of 28.7 km. It was felt by 103 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 3.3 (light). For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 61.6350°, -150.5150°, which is 10 km N of Susitna, Alaska. View all earthquakes in Alaska.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Has Alaska had earthquakes this big before?

The largest recorded earthquake in Alaska was the M9.2 Great Alaska earthquake of March 27, 1964. Today's magnitude 3.8 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026lfrwki). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 7, 2026). M3.8 Earthquake 10 km N of Susitna, AlaskaJune 7, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026lfrwki/