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M5.5 Earthquake – Aleneva, Alaska – October 6, 2026 | LiveEarthquake
LiveEarthquake › United States › M5.5 M5.5 earthquake: Aleneva, Alaska According to USGS, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Aleneva, Alaska on October 6, 2026. It was recorded at 06:34 PM UTC at a depth of 88 km.
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Magnitude
M5.5
ml · Moderate
Time (UTC)
06:34:31 PM
October 6, 2026
Nearest towns and cities The epicenter was about 339 km from Anchorage.
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards Since this earthquake, 28 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.6.
Time (UTC) Magnitude Depth Location Distance Record Oct 19, 02:00 PM UTC M2.2 69 km Nanwalek, Alaska · 68 km SW 47 km USGS Oct 15, 12:18 PM UTC M2.6 59 km Aleneva, Alaska · 88 km N 24 km USGS Oct 14, 04:54 PM UTC M1.0 8.6 km Kokhanok, Alaska · 95 km SSE 43 km USGS
Earthquake history of the area From 1990 until this earthquake, 60 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.1 earthquake on January 24, 2016.
M7.1 Pedro Bay, Alaska · 47 km ESE January 24, 2016 · 126 kmUSGS M6.6 Kokhanok, Alaska · 74 km S July 28, 2001 · 132 kmUSGS M5.9 Southern Alaska January 24, 2009 · 98 kmUSGS M5.8 Nanwalek, Alaska · 63 km WSW May 19, 2000 · 75 kmUSGS M5.8 Nanwalek, Alaska · 61 km SSW May 27, 2019 · 64 kmFrequently asked questions Where was the October 6, 2026 earthquake near Aleneva, Alaska? The earthquake occurred near Aleneva, Alaska at 58.802° N, 153.609° W, at a depth of 88 km. The nearest town was Anchorage, about 339 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Aleneva, Alaska? USGS reported a magnitude of ml 5.5 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Aleneva, Alaska? Since this earthquake, 28 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.6.
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Oct 13, 05:30 AM UTC M1.3 64 km Aleneva, Alaska · 48 km N 48 km USGS
Oct 12, 07:59 PM UTC M2.2 72 km Aleneva, Alaska · 65 km NW 32 km USGS
Oct 12, 10:29 AM UTC M1.7 63 km Aleneva, Alaska · 82 km N 39 km USGS
Oct 11, 09:13 PM UTC M2.0 83 km Aleneva, Alaska · 93 km NNW 3 km USGS
Oct 11, 07:18 AM UTC M-0.1 8.5 km Kokhanok, Alaska · 97 km SSE 49 km USGS
Oct 11, 01:11 AM UTC M2.2 68 km Aleneva, Alaska · 52 km NNW 42 km USGS
Oct 9, 05:39 AM UTC M1.6 72 km Nanwalek, Alaska · 94 km WSW 20 km USGS
Oct 9, 03:10 AM UTC M1.4 89 km Aleneva, Alaska · 90 km NW 39 km USGS
Oct 9, 12:34 AM UTC M1.5 74 km Aleneva, Alaska · 67 km NW 45 km USGS
Oct 8, 11:00 AM UTC M1.5 17 km Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska · 69 km SE 31 km USGS
Oct 8, 05:52 AM UTC M1.6 110 km Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska · 59 km SE 47 km USGS
Oct 8, 05:39 AM UTC M1.5 100 km Kokhanok, Alaska · 92 km SSE 34 km USGS
M5.6 Pedro Bay, Alaska · 67 km SE February 12, 1995 · 110 kmUSGS M5.6 Aleneva, Alaska · 35 km N March 8, 1990 · 73 kmUSGS M5.6 Aleneva, Alaska · 61 km NW August 31, 2017 · 63 kmUSGS Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
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