M 3.2 Earthquake Near Valdez, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred 43 km north-northwest of Valdez, Alaska, at a depth of 11.3 km on June 27, 2026, at 05:26:19 UTC.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 30, 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 3.2 ml earthquake struck 43 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska, at a depth of 11.3 km. The event occurred on June 27, 2026, at 05:26:19 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered at coordinates 61.507 latitude and -146.535 longitude, approximately 43 km north-northwest of Valdez in Alaska. With a depth of 11.3 km, this is considered a shallow earthquake (less than 20 km), which may make it more likely to be felt at the surface.
Impact Assessment
There have been no felt reports for this earthquake. No tsunami advisory has been issued, and no alert level is specified.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude (3.2) are often felt but rarely cause damage. Aftershocks may occur, and for safety, if shaking is felt, individuals should drop to the ground, cover their head and neck, and hold on to a sturdy object until the shaking stops.
Source
This information is from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). For more details, visit: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026ilvmly
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