M 3.4 Earthquake 20 km NW of Susitna, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred 20 km northwest of Susitna, Alaska, at a depth of 78.7 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on May 17, 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 M 3.4 ml earthquake struck 20 km NW of Susitna, Alaska, on May 15, 2026 at 12:36:31 UTC (Unix time 1778978191019). The event was recorded at coordinates 61.666°N, 150.8°W with a depth of 78.7 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered 20 km northwest of Susitna, Alaska, at latitude 61.666 and longitude -150.8. At 78.7 km depth, this is classified as a deep earthquake (greater than 70 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. The Modified Mercalli Intensity was measured at 2.191. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami field = 0) and no alert level assigned.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake (M 2.5-3.9) that is often felt but rarely causes damage. Residents in the area may experience aftershocks.
Source
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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