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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.

