M3.6 earthquake - 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 282 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on 16 Oct 2026, 19:09 UTC at a depth of 18 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.