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M 3.1 earthquake - 236 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 3.1 earthquake located 236 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. Coordinates given: 56.3563, -149.1422. Depth reported as 10 km. (Source published 2026-09-23T12:19:12.731Z.)

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
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The source documents an earthquake with magnitude, coordinates, and depth; this identifies a geophysical event in the Chiniak, Alaska area. The supplied record does not include information about damage, casualties, or broader impacts.

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