M 4.4 Earthquake 52 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska
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A magnitude 4.4 mb earthquake occurred 52 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska at a depth of 42.9 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on June 10, 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
A M 4.4 mb earthquake struck 52 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska on 2026-05-01 at 12:00:42 UTC. The event was recorded at a depth of 42.905 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered at latitude 52.4998, longitude -168.5974. This places the epicenter 52 km south-southeast of Nikolski, Alaska. The depth of 42.905 km classifies it as an intermediate-depth earthquake (20-70 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. The maximum modified Mercalli intensity was estimated at 2.43. There was no tsunami generated (tsunami flag: 0) and no alert level was issued.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude are classified as light and are typically felt but rarely cause significant damage. Aftershocks remain possible.
Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000spv3 - United States Geological Survey
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