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M 3.4 earthquake - 33 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 33 km west of Nanwalek, Alaska. Coordinates: 59.402, -152.503. Depth: 71.8 km. Source published 2026-09-23T16:38:10.842Z.

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
1/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The source documents a seismic event with magnitude, location (distance from Nanwalek), coordinates, and depth; these factual details constitute the reportable event.

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