M 3.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Chickaloon, Alaska
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A minor 3.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded 43 km north of Chickaloon, Alaska, on February 18, 2026, at a depth of 26 kilometers.
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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 3.3 ml occurred on February 18, 2026, at 10:30:16 UTC. The seismic event was automatically detected and recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Location Details
The earthquake's epicenter was situated at coordinates 62.181°N and 148.6°W, approximately 43 km north of Chickaloon, Alaska. The event originated at a depth of 26 km. In geological terms, this is considered an intermediate-depth earthquake, as it occurred within the 20-70 km range.
Impact Assessment
Based on current data, there have been no felt reports submitted for this event. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect (tsunami status: 0). The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was calculated at 2.957, indicating very weak shaking at the epicenter. No specific alert level color was issued for this event.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with a magnitude between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by people near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents in the region should be aware that aftershocks are a possibility following any seismic activity, though they are typically smaller than the initial event.
Source
Data and attribution provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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