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M 3 earthquake — 44 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 3.0 earthquake located at 59.854, -153.33 (44 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska) with a depth of 131.8 km. Published 2026-09-18T05:24:46.935Z.

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
2/10

Why it matters

Magnitude 3 quakes are minor and unlikely to cause damage, but the report is relevant for local residents, emergency services, and researchers tracking regional seismicity. The relatively deep hypocenter (131.8 km) typically reduces surface shaking.

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