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M3.1 Earthquake 54 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska — October 30, 2026

2026-10-30 22:53:01 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time22:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-10
Depth102.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.892°, -152.778°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On October 30, 2026 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 54 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska, at a depth of 102.5 km and coordinates 59.8920°, -152.7780°.

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 59.89°, -152.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
102.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.8920°N
-152.7780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vnojyv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
148
Stations Used
130
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-30 23:58:18 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Anchor Point, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 54 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska on October 30, 2026 at 22:53 UTC had a depth of 102.5 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: aka2026vnojyv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 30, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 54 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska — October 30, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vnojyv/