M 4.2 Earthquake Strikes 73 km NNE of Akutan, Alaska
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred 73 km north-northeast of Akutan, Alaska, at a depth of 198.3 km on June 28, 2026, at 04:44 UTC.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 8, 2026 and geographically references Alaska. Its severity classification of "medium" 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
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 ml struck 73 km NNE of Akutan, Alaska. It occurred on June 28, 2026, at 04:44 UTC, at a depth of 198.3 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located at coordinates 54.758 latitude and -165.404 longitude, relative to Akutan in Alaska. At a depth of 198.3 km, this is considered a deep earthquake (greater than 70 km), which typically originates in subduction zones and may result in less surface shaking compared to shallower events.
Impact Assessment
There were no felt reports for this earthquake. No tsunami advisory was issued, and no alert level was provided.
What You Should Know
This light earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.2, may have caused noticeable shaking but is unlikely to result in damage. Aftershocks are possible with earthquakes of this magnitude; general safety tips include staying indoors and away from windows during shaking.
Source
Data from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026gxlpgk
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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