3.0
Earthquake Details: 74 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska
Sep 2, 2026, 01:16:09
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred near 74 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska on Sep 2, 2026 at 01:16:09. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 4.9 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth4.9 km
Significance138
Latitude69.4690
Longitude-143.4990
Event IDaka2026ritxhj
Magnitude3.0
Updated:Sep 3, 2026, 05:23:29 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 1, 2026, 17:16:09 AKDT
- UTC
- Sep 2, 2026, 01:16:09 UTC
4.9 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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