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M 3.4 earthquake - 122 km S of Yakutat, Alaska

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 3.4 located 122 km S of Yakutat, Alaska (coordinates 58.46, -139.381). Depth: 5 km. (Source published 2026-09-20T18:19:39.446Z.)

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
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

USGS recorded a seismic event near Yakutat, Alaska; the source provides magnitude, location, and depth.

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