M3.8 earthquake - 41 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska
1 h ago · 17 Oct 2026, 08:16 UTC 41 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 41 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska on 17 Oct 2026, 08:16 UTC at a depth of 93 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
The nearest town in our records is Eagle River, about 177 km away in Alaska, United States.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 08:20 UTC
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