3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 67 km N of Petersville, AlaskaJuly 18, 2026

2026-07-18 04:31:42 UTC (21 min ago) · approx. 6:31 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time04:31 UTC6:31 PM UTC-10
Depth122.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.098°, -150.678°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On July 18, 2026 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 67 km N of Petersville, Alaska, at a depth of 122.4 km and coordinates 63.0980°, -150.6780°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.10°, -150.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
122.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.0980°N
-150.6780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ocbkcs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
158
Stations Used
96
Azimuthal Gap
26.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 04:33:49 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Petersville, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 67 km N of Petersville, Alaska on July 18, 2026 at 04:31 UTC had a depth of 122.4 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ocbkcs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 67 km N of Petersville, AlaskaJuly 18, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ocbkcs/