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M 3.5 earthquake - 53 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 3.5 earthquake 53 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska. Coordinates: 54.9345, -160.0285. Depth: 35 km. (Source published 2026-09-22T20:50:54.702Z.)

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
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

USGS recorded a seismic event near Sand Point, Alaska; this is a local earthquake report with magnitude, coordinates, and depth provided.

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