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M 3.9 earthquake - 166 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 3.9 earthquake located 166 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska. Coordinates provided: 52.2461, -171.0441. Depth: 129.468 km. (Source published 2026-09-22T00:44:43.637Z.)

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
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

This is a USGS-recorded seismic event with magnitude, location, coordinates, and depth supplied — relevant for local seismic monitoring and records of seismicity near Nikolski, Alaska.

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