Magnitude 5.5 earthquake reported southwest of Anchorage

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was reported in the Kenai Peninsula Borough at 10:34 a.m. Anchorage time on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. The location was listed about 210 miles southwest of Anchorage, within the Anchorage Municipality, Alaska.

What happened

The event was identified as a magnitude 5.5 earthquake. The listed location places it in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, southwest of Anchorage. The report gives the time as 10:34 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, using Anchorage time.

Location and timing

The earthquake was associated with the Kenai Peninsula Borough and described as 210 miles southwest of Anchorage. Those details identify the event’s general position and distance from the state’s largest city. The time designation is local Anchorage time.

What to watch

The next updates to watch are any changes to the earthquake’s reported magnitude or location and any official statements about effects in nearby communities. Updates may also clarify whether officials issue information about public safety or other impacts.

Volcano Discovery’s earthquake report identifies the event as a strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, southwest of Anchorage.