3.1

M3.1 Earthquake 45 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — September 28, 2026

2026-09-28 01:03:39 UTC (50 min ago) · approx. 3:03 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time01:03 UTC≈ 3:03 PM UTC-10
Depth139.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.816°, -153.303°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On September 28, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 45 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska, at a depth of 139.0 km and coordinates 59.8160°, -153.3030°.

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 59.82°, -153.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
139.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.8160°N
-153.3030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026teuaqx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
148
Stations Used
167
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-28 01:43:05 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Pedro Bay, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 45 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska on September 28, 2026 at 01:03 UTC had a depth of 139.0 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: aka2026teuaqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 28, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 45 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — September 28, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026teuaqx/