3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 53 km ENE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaAugust 26, 2026

2026-08-26 02:56:41 UTC (31 min ago) · approx. 4:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time02:56 UTC4:56 PM UTC-10
Depth132.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.943°, -153.194°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On August 26, 2026 at 02:56 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 53 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska, at a depth of 132.2 km and coordinates 59.9430°, -153.1940°.

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 59.94°, -153.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
132.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.9430°N
-153.1940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qvzbwa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
158
Stations Used
154
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-26 03:24:18 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Pedro Bay, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 53 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska on August 26, 2026 at 02:56 UTC had a depth of 132.2 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 3.2 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: aka2026qvzbwa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 53 km ENE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaAugust 26, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qvzbwa/