Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Fox Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Islands on September 3, 2026, at 11:17:24 Universal Time (UTC). The seismic event occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers.

The epicenter was located approximately 84.4 kilometers (52.3 miles) south-southwest of Nikolski, Alaska. Larger Alaskan population centers, including Anchorage and Eagle River, were situated over 1500 kilometers (950 miles) away from the tremor's origin.

The U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center reported the event, confirming it has been reviewed by a seismologist.