M 3.0 Earthquake 67 km NNW of Venetie, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.0 ml earthquake occurred 67 km NNW of Venetie, Alaska at a depth of 3.4 km.
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This notice was issued by USGS on August 18, 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 magnitude 3.0 ml earthquake struck 67 km NNW of Venetie, Alaska on 2026-08-17 at 12:38:23 UTC. The event occurred at a depth of 3.4 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located at coordinates 67.574°N, 147.003°W, approximately 67 km north-northwest of Venetie, Alaska. The shallow depth of 3.4 km (less than 20 km) places it in the shallow category.
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami status: 0) and no alert level issued.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake, which is often felt but rarely causes damage. Residents in the area may experience aftershocks.
Source
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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