M 3.4 Earthquake Strikes 30 km NE of Fox River, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.4 ml earthquake occurred 30 km northeast of Fox River, Alaska, at a depth of 35.6 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 27, 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 3.4 ml earthquake struck 30 km NE of Fox River, Alaska, on 2026-08-27 at 12:45:03 UTC. The event was recorded at coordinates 60.021°N, 150.512°W with a depth of 35.6 km, classified as intermediate depth (20-70 km).
Location Details
The earthquake was centered 30 km northeast of Fox River, Alaska, at latitude 60.021 and longitude -150.512. The intermediate depth places the event below the shallow crustal zone but above deeper subduction-related activity.
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 2 people, with a maximum reported intensity of II (CDI 2.2) and instrumental intensity MMI 2.723. No tsunami advisory was issued (tsunami flag: 0) and no alert level was assigned.
What You Should Know
Minor earthquakes in this magnitude range are often felt but rarely cause damage. Residents in the area may experience aftershocks as part of normal seismic sequences.
Source
Data provided by USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026qyjins
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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