M 3.8 Earthquake 32 km E of Halibut Cove, Alaska
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A magnitude 3.8 ml earthquake struck 32 km east of Halibut Cove, Alaska, at a depth of 34.9 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 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 magnitude 3.8 ml earthquake occurred at 12:27:49 UTC on August 17, 2026 (Unix time 1786943269191). The event was located 32 km east of Halibut Cove, Alaska, at coordinates 59.604°N, 150.655°W, with a depth of 34.9 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered 32 km east of Halibut Cove, Alaska. Coordinates are latitude 59.604, longitude -150.655. The depth of 34.9 km places it in the intermediate range (20-70 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami field = 0). No alert level was assigned.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake (M 2.5-3.9) that is often felt but rarely causes damage. Aftershocks are possible following any earthquake.
Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026qfngls Data from USGS.
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