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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.

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