M3.2 Earthquake 268 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — July 10, 2026
2026-07-10 09:10:59 UTC (11 hours ago) · approx. 11:10 PM UTC-10 local
On July 10, 2026 at 09:10 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 268 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska, at a depth of 5.0 km and coordinates 56.0780°, -148.8740°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-148.8740°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Chiniak, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 268 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska on July 10, 2026 at 09:10 UTC had a depth of 5.0 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 3.2 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 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nnqnnu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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