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M3.1 Earthquake 107 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaJuly 22, 2026

2026-07-22 18:51:31 UTC (2026-07-22) · approx. 8:51 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time18:51 UTC8:51 AM UTC-10
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.107°, -153.302°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 22, 2026 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 107 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska, at a depth of 6.5 km and coordinates 56.1070°, -153.3020°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.11°, -153.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1070°N
-153.3020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026okoeco
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
254.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-14 17:03:31 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Akhiok, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 107 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on July 22, 2026 at 18:51 UTC had a depth of 6.5 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 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026okoeco). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 22, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 107 km SSE of Akhiok, AlaskaJuly 22, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026okoeco/