3.4
Earthquake Details: 21 km NE of Sterling, Alaska
Aug 23, 2026, 05:06:04
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred near 21 km NE of Sterling, Alaska on Aug 23, 2026 at 05:06:04. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 48.5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth48.5 km
Significance199
Latitude60.6910
Longitude-150.5200
Event IDaka2026qqpiix
Magnitude3.4
Updated:Aug 30, 2026, 07:28:43 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 22, 2026, 21:06:04 AKDT
- UTC
- Aug 23, 2026, 05:06:04 UTC
48.5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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