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M3.0 earthquake - 40 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska

Name: M3.0 earthquake - 40 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska
Start: 2026-10-15T13:05:45.094+00:00
Location: 40 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska

1 d ago · 15 Oct 2026, 13:05 UTC 40 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 3 earthquake struck 40 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska on 15 Oct 2026, 13:05 UTC at a depth of 8 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Fairbanks, about 252 km away in Alaska, United States.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 19:07 UTC

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