M3.4

USGS earthquake · M3.421 km NE of Sterling, Alaska

Name: M3.4 earthquake at 21 km NE of Sterling, Alaska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Aug 23, 2026, 5:06 AM UTC · 14 days ago

Map centered on the earthquake at 21 km NE of Sterling, Alaska, with a marker at its epicenter

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Shaking intensity

Strongest contour: Weak (III). Modelled by USGS ShakeMap; contours show where shaking was expected to reach each level, not damage.

Depth48.5 km

Origin timeAug 23, 2026, 5:06 AM UTC

Coordinates60.691, -150.520

Tsunami flagNot reported

Official source

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USGS earthquake · M3.421 km NE of Sterling, Alaska

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