M1.40 Earthquake – 17 km SW of Valdez, Alaska

16 September 2026, 17:17 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 1.40 earthquake struck 17 km SW of Valdez, Alaska on 16 September 2026, 17:17 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.40 (ml)
Location
17 km SW of Valdez, Alaska
Date & time
16 September 2026, 17:17 UTC
Coordinates
61.0420, -146.6120
Depth
17.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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