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M3.0 Earthquake 126 km E of Chalkyitsik, AlaskaJuly 26, 2026

2026-07-26 15:02:39 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:02 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time15:02 UTC6:02 AM UTC-9
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.645°, -140.874°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 26, 2026 at 15:02 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 126 km E of Chalkyitsik, Alaska, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 66.6451°, -140.8743°.

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 66.65°, -140.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.6451°N
-140.8743°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t3hq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.351°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-26 15:45:40 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 126 km E of Chalkyitsik, Alaska on July 26, 2026 at 15:02 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 3.0 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: us7000t3hq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 26, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 126 km E of Chalkyitsik, AlaskaJuly 26, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t3hq/