A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded near 13 km N of Mentasta Lake, Alaska on Aug 28, 2026, 6:49:03 AM (2026-08-28T06:49:03.863Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 0.1 km with coordinates 63.0420, -143.7780.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 3.1 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 0.1 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: 377 km NE of Anchorage, United States.
The epicentre was located at 63.0420 latitude and -143.7780 longitude near 13 km N of Mentasta Lake, Alaska. The earthquake was shallow at 0.1 km depth.
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