3.4

M3.4 Earthquake 57 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaSeptember 3, 2026

2026-09-03 23:21:30 UTC (33 min ago) · approx. 1:21 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.4(ml)
Time23:21 UTC1:21 PM UTC-10
Depth112.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.770°, -152.859°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On September 3, 2026 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 57 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska, at a depth of 112.7 km and coordinates 59.7700°, -152.8590°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.9 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 134 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.77°, -152.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.4 ml
Depth
112.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.7700°N
-152.8590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rmibwz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
178
Stations Used
186
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-03 23:26:06 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Anchor Point, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 57 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on September 3, 2026 at 23:21 UTC had a depth of 112.7 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 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rmibwz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M3.4 Earthquake 57 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaSeptember 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rmibwz/