According to USGS, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Lake Minchumina, Alaska on October 15, 2026. It was recorded at 11:07 AM UTC at a depth of 4.5 km.
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Magnitude
M5.6
ml · Moderate
Depth
4.5 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
11:07:01 AM
October 15, 2026
Source
USGS
The epicenter was about 250 km from Fairbanks.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.0.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 8.2 km | Lake Minchumina, Alaska · 40 km NNW | 3 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 6 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.1 earthquake on June 4, 2001.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near Lake Minchumina, Alaska at 64.220° N, 152.746° W, at a depth of 4.5 km. The nearest town was Fairbanks, about 250 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of ml 5.6 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.0.
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