M 3.0 Earthquake Recorded Near Tyonek, Alaska
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A minor magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred approximately 3 kilometers north-northwest of Tyonek, Alaska, on February 15, 2026, at an intermediate depth.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 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 minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 ml occurred near Tyonek, Alaska, on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 06:05:19 UTC. The seismic event originated at a depth of 62.8 kilometers.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered approximately 3 kilometers north-northwest of Tyonek, Alaska. The geographic coordinates were recorded at 61.095°N latitude and 151.148°W longitude. At 62.8 kilometers, the earthquake is classified as having an intermediate depth (between 20 and 70 km).
Impact Assessment
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), there has been 1 felt report submitted by the public. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this event. No specific alert level color was assigned to this routine seismic activity.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by people in the immediate vicinity, they rarely cause structural damage. As with any seismic event, small aftershocks are possible in the hours or days following the initial tremor.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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