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M 3.2 earthquake - 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
USGS reports a magnitude 3.2 earthquake at coordinates 69.531, -144.182 (70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska). Depth reported as 2.7 km. Source: USGS event page.
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
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 3/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
This is a recorded local seismic event. While magnitude and depth are provided, events like this are monitored for impacts on nearby communities, infrastructure, and to track regional seismic activity.

