Earthquake 252 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:57:48 GMT
Time1 month ago
Location
56.1350, -149.1460
Depth
5.3 KM
Event Summary
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 252 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska, at Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:57:48 GMT. Depth: 5.3km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
3.1
ml

Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
2 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 3.1 | 5 km | 1 month ago |
| AK | 3.1 | 5 km | 1 month ago |
Earthquake Details
ConfirmedEvent IDusgs_ak2026bjgrjh
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- 81.6 km
- 113.5 km
- 125.3 km
- 134.0 km
- 171.4 km
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