3.0
Earthquake Details: 22 km ESE of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, United States
8/20/2026, 11:23:12 AM
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred near 22 km ESE of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, United States on 8/20/2026 at 11:23:12 AM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 15.1 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth15.1 km
Significance147
Latitude61.1690
Longitude-149.2460
Event IDaka2026qlnvqp
Magnitude3.0
Updated:8/20/2026, 1:44:04 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/20/2026, 3:23:12 AM AKDT
- UTC
- 8/20/2026, 11:23:12 AM UTC
15.1 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.85 km NNW of Diamond Ridge, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.933 km ESE of Point Possession, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.97 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.752 km S of Cantwell, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.723 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.857 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.749 km NW of Karluk, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.348 km ESE of Port Alsworth, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.745 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.960 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.963 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.647 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska, United StatesAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 20, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC.
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