3.3

M3.3 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska — October 24, 2026

2026-10-24 22:35:24 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 12:35 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.3(ml)
Time22:35 UTC≈ 12:35 PM UTC-10
Depth76.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.944°, -149.243°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On October 24, 2026 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 52 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska, at a depth of 76.4 km and coordinates 62.9440°, -149.2430°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 114 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.94°, -149.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.3 ml
Depth
76.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.9440°N
-149.2430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vclrmb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
168
Stations Used
138
Azimuthal Gap
22.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-25 00:38:54 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Cantwell, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 52 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska on October 24, 2026 at 22:35 UTC had a depth of 76.4 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 3.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vclrmb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 24, 2026). M3.3 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska — October 24, 2026. Retrieved October 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vclrmb/