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M 3.5 earthquake - 48 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
USGS reports a magnitude 3.5 earthquake located 48 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska (52.751, -169.518). Depth reported at 72.1 km. Source URL: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026snnoxq
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
- 10/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
Earthquakes are hazardous events; this one is small (M 3.5) and occurred at moderate depth, so significant damage or casualties are unlikely. Local residents and maritime operators in the Aleutians may note shaking and authorities/monitoring agencies will record the event for seismic monitoring.

