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M 3.1 earthquake - 20 km NE of Nikolaevsk, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 20 km NE of Nikolaevsk, Alaska. Coordinates: 59.934, -151.328. Depth: 45.9 km. (Source published 2026-09-21T09:38:37.693Z.)

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

This is an official USGS record of a seismic event with measured magnitude, location, and depth near Nikolaevsk, Alaska. The supplied source text does not report damage, casualties, warnings, or broader consequences.

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