M 3.0 Earthquake Near Susitna, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 24 km west-northwest of Susitna, Alaska, at a depth of 70.7 km on October 14, 2024, at 12:24:38 UTC.
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This notice was issued by USGS on May 1, 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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Earthquake in Alaska
What Happened
A magnitude 3.0 ml earthquake struck 24 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska, at a depth of 70.7 km. The event occurred on October 14, 2024, at 12:24:38 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered at coordinates 61.621° N latitude and -150.941° longitude. This location is relative to Susitna, Alaska. At a depth of 70.7 km, this is considered a deep earthquake (greater than 70 km), which often occurs in areas of tectonic plate subduction and may result in less intense surface shaking compared to shallower events.
Impact Assessment
There have been no reports of the earthquake being felt, as no felt reports were recorded. No tsunami advisory has been issued, and there is no alert level available for this event.
What You Should Know
This minor earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.0, is often felt but rarely causes damage. Aftershocks are possible following such events, though specifics cannot be predicted. For safety, if shaking occurs, individuals should drop to the ground, cover their head and neck, and hold on to a sturdy object until the shaking stops.
Source
Information from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) can be found at: [https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026ipcunu]
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