M3.2 Earthquake 62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska — August 27, 2026
2026-08-27 23:19:36 UTC (2026-08-27) · approx. 1:19 PM UTC-10 local
On August 27, 2026 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska, at a depth of 37.8 km and coordinates 58.1620°, -151.5370°.
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.
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-151.5370°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Ouzinkie, Alaska?
The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska on August 27, 2026 at 23:19 UTC had a depth of 37.8 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.
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Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qzjwts). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 62 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska — August 27, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qzjwts/