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M3.3 Earthquake 113 km E of Chignik, AlaskaJuly 11, 2026

2026-07-11 10:29:19 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:29 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.3(ml)
Time10:29 UTC12:29 AM UTC-10
Depth53.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.299°, -156.563°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On July 11, 2026 at 10:29 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 113 km E of Chignik, Alaska, at a depth of 53.2 km and coordinates 56.2990°, -156.5630°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 114 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.30°, -156.56°

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 M3.3 earthquake near 113 km E of Chignik, Alaska

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

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 ml
Depth
53.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.2990°N
-156.5630°E
Intensity (MMI)
1.9
weak

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nppeeg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
168
Stations Used
65
Azimuthal Gap
119.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-11 10:36:24 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Chignik, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 113 km E of Chignik, Alaska on July 11, 2026 at 10:29 UTC had a depth of 53.2 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 3.3 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nppeeg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 11, 2026). M3.3 Earthquake 113 km E of Chignik, AlaskaJuly 11, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nppeeg/