M 3.0 Earthquake 26 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.0 ml earthquake struck 26 km southwest of Tatitlek, Alaska, at a depth of 19.5 km.
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This notice was issued by USGS on July 10, 2026 and geographically references Alaska. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A M 3.0 ml earthquake occurred 26 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska, on 2026-01-08 at 12:21:18 UTC. The event was recorded at a depth of 19.5 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located at coordinates 60.701°N, 147.043°W, 26 km southwest of Tatitlek, Alaska. The depth of 19.5 km classifies it as shallow (less than 20 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami field: 0) and no alert level issued.
What You Should Know
Minor earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage. Residents in the area should be aware of the possibility of aftershocks and follow standard earthquake safety practices such as dropping, covering, and holding on during shaking.
Source
Data from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026nosfqw
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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