M 3.3 Earthquake Strikes 95 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.3 ml earthquake occurred 95 km south-southeast of King Cove, Alaska, at a depth of 35 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on June 28, 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 3.3 ml earthquake occurred at 12:30 UTC on June 28, 2026 (Unix time 1782673802523), with an epicenter 95 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska. The event was recorded at coordinates 54.2687 latitude, -161.7628 longitude, and a depth of 35 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located 95 km south-southeast of King Cove, Alaska. At 35 km depth, this is classified as an intermediate-depth event (20-70 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. The maximum Modified Mercalli Intensity was 2.36. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami field: 0) and no alert level issued.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake (M 2.5-3.9 range) that is often felt but rarely causes damage. Residents in the region should be aware of the possibility of aftershocks.
Source
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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