3.4

M3.4 Earthquake 31 km SSE of Skwentna, Alaska — November 4, 2026

2026-11-04 03:17:35 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:17 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.4(ml)
Time03:17 UTC≈ 5:17 PM UTC-10
Depth83.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates61.733°, -151.161°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On November 4, 2026 at 03:17 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 31 km SSE of Skwentna, Alaska, at a depth of 83.1 km and coordinates 61.7330°, -151.1610°.

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 61.73°, -151.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.4 ml
Depth
83.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
61.7330°N
-151.1610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vvhhsm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
178
Stations Used
128
Azimuthal Gap
28.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-04 03:21:55 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Skwentna, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 31 km SSE of Skwentna, Alaska on November 4, 2026 at 03:17 UTC had a depth of 83.1 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: aka2026vvhhsm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 4, 2026). M3.4 Earthquake 31 km SSE of Skwentna, Alaska — November 4, 2026. Retrieved November 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vvhhsm/