A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded near 30 km NE of Fox River, Alaska on Aug 27, 2026, 10:05:03 AM (2026-08-27T10:05:03.286Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35.6 km with coordinates 60.0210, -150.5120.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 3.4 earthquake — classed as minor. Magnitude 2.5–3.9 earthquakes are often felt close to the epicentre as a brief jolt or rumble, but very rarely cause damage.
At 35.6 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 137 km SSW of Anchorage, United States.
The epicentre was located at 60.0210 latitude and -150.5120 longitude near 30 km NE of Fox River, Alaska. The earthquake was shallow at 35.6 km depth.
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