3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 40 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska — November 4, 2026

2026-11-04 06:08:49 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 9:08 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time06:08 UTC≈ 9:08 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.248°, -136.659°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 4, 2026 at 06:08 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 40 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska, at a depth of 5.0 km and coordinates 59.2480°, -136.6590°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.25°, -136.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.2480°N
-136.6590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026vvnaod
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
1.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-04 16:17:38 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Covenant Life, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 40 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska on November 4, 2026 at 06:08 UTC had a depth of 5.0 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 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026vvnaod). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 4, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 40 km WSW of Covenant Life, Alaska — November 4, 2026. Retrieved November 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026vvnaod/