M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 67 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska
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A minor 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred early Thursday morning near Chignik, Alaska, at a depth of 29.8 kilometers. No damage or tsunami warnings were reported.
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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 3.1 ml occurred on March 26, 2026, at 04:15:21 UTC. The event was centered approximately 67 kilometers south-southeast of Chignik, Alaska. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 29.8 kilometers.
Location Details
The seismic event was located at coordinates 55.722°N and 158.058°W. The depth of 29.8 km places this earthquake in the intermediate category (20-70 km), which can sometimes reduce the intensity of shaking felt at the surface compared to shallower events.
Impact Assessment
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), there were no immediate reports of the earthquake being felt by residents in the region. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this event. No alert level color has been assigned to this routine seismic activity.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by people near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents in seismically active areas like Alaska are encouraged to remain prepared for routine seismic activity and potential aftershocks.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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