M 3.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Kokhanok, Alaska
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A minor 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded 91 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska, at a shallow depth of 8.7 km on Sunday morning.
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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 3.4 ml occurred on March 15, 2026, at 08:24:59 UTC. The seismic event was centered approximately 91 km south-southeast of Kokhanok, Alaska. The earthquake was recorded at a time of 1773649499723 (Unix timestamp).
Location Details
The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 58.651°N and 154.338°W. The event occurred at a depth of 8.7 km, which is classified as a shallow earthquake. Shallow earthquakes (those occurring at depths less than 20 km) are typically more likely to be felt by people on the surface than deeper seismic events.
Impact Assessment
As of the latest report, there are no felt reports submitted to the USGS for this event. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect. No alert level color has been assigned, indicating routine seismic activity for the region.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by residents near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Aftershocks are a natural possibility following any seismic event, though they are generally smaller in magnitude than the initial earthquake.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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