1.8
Earthquake Details: 44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska, United States
Oct 24, 2026, 03:56:04
- Depth
- 21.6 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 24, 2026 at 03:56:04. Epicenter: 44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska, United States. Reported depth: 21.6 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 23, 2026, 19:56:04 AKDT
- UTC
- Oct 24, 2026, 03:56:04 UTC
21.6 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M3.148 km WNW of Nanwalek, AlaskaBeforeM2.814 km NNW of Beluga, AlaskaBeforeM3.4176 km WSW of Yakutat, AlaskaBeforeM2.871 km ESE of Denali National Park, AlaskaAfterM3.352 km SSW of Cantwell, AlaskaAfterM2.935 km WNW of Kalifornsky, AlaskaAfterM2.888 km ENE of McCarthy, AlaskaAfterM2.813 km SW of Tyonek, AlaskaAfterM3.618 km E of Susitna North, AlaskaAfterM3.527 km E of Point Possession, AlaskaAfterM3.025 km ESE of Kasilof, AlaskaAfterM3.066 km W of Happy Valley, AlaskaAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 1.8
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- Depth:
- 21.6 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 24, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth21.6 km
Significance50
Latitude61.6120
Longitude-146.5270
Event IDaka2026vbaixm
Magnitude1.8
Updated:Oct 24, 2026, 03:57:36 UTC
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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: Oct 24, 2026, 03:57 UTC.
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- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).