M3.0 Earthquake 102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — July 4, 2026
2026-07-04 02:49:16 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 3:49 PM UTC-11 local
On July 4, 2026 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska, at a depth of 4.7 km and coordinates 53.3710°, -164.9070°.
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.
Earthquake Details
-164.9070°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Akutan, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska on July 4, 2026 at 02:49 UTC had a depth of 4.7 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.
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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ncbrmw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 4, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 102 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — July 4, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ncbrmw/