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M 3.8 earthquake - 95 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 3.8 earthquake at coordinates 52.1148, -169.2494, depth 24.885 km. Event published 2026-09-18T01:07:40.851Z.

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

Earthquakes are sudden hazards; even moderate events can be felt locally and may be relevant to residents, responders, and travelers near the epicenter. This event's low magnitude and remote location make significant damage unlikely based on the supplied data.

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