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M 3.6 earthquake - 55 km SE of Chignik, Alaska

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 located 55 km SE of Chignik, Alaska. Coordinates 55.946, -157.772; depth 33.7 km. (Source published 2026-09-20T17:10:13.348Z.)

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
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The source provides core factual details (magnitude, location, coordinates, depth) about a seismic event near Chignik, Alaska.

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