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M3.0 Earthquake 10 km WNW of Seldovia, Alaska — November 6, 2026

2026-11-06 20:26:35 UTC (7 min ago) · approx. 10:26 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time20:26 UTC≈ 10:26 AM UTC-10
Depth57.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.472°, -151.891°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On November 6, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 10 km WNW of Seldovia, Alaska, at a depth of 57.4 km and coordinates 59.4720°, -151.8910°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.47°, -151.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
57.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.4720°N
-151.8910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026wahreq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
138
Stations Used
138
Azimuthal Gap
110.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-06 20:30:46 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Seldovia, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 10 km WNW of Seldovia, Alaska on November 6, 2026 at 20:26 UTC had a depth of 57.4 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026wahreq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 6, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 10 km WNW of Seldovia, Alaska — November 6, 2026. Retrieved November 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026wahreq/