M3.6 earthquake - 2 km NW of Knik, Alaska
6 h ago · 16 Oct 2026, 14:49 UTC 2 km NW of Knik, Alaska
What happened
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 2 km NW of Knik, Alaska on 16 Oct 2026, 14:49 UTC at a depth of 50 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC
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