3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 87 km S of Unalaska, AlaskaJuly 2, 2026

2026-07-02 20:57:53 UTC (2026-07-02) · approx. 9:57 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time20:57 UTC9:57 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.102°, -166.763°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 2, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 87 km S of Unalaska, Alaska, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 53.1017°, -166.7630°.

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 53.10°, -166.76°

ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity

Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.

USGS ShakeMap intensity contours for the M3.2 earthquake near 87 km S of Unalaska, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.1017°N
-166.7630°E
Intensity (MMI)
2.0
weak

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000szdf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.696°
RMS Residual
0.77 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 16:48:16 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Unalaska, Alaska?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 87 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on July 2, 2026 at 20:57 UTC had a depth of 35.0 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.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szdf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 2, 2026). M3.2 Earthquake 87 km S of Unalaska, AlaskaJuly 2, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000szdf/