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M 3.8 earthquake - 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska
USGS reports a magnitude 3.8 earthquake located 169 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska (52.164, -171.02) at a depth of 109.9 km. Source: USGS event page.
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
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
This is a recorded seismic event in the Aleutian region relevant to local seismic monitoring and earthquake records. Details (magnitude, depth, and location) are important for situational awareness and cataloging seismic activity.

