M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded 138 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
A minor 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred southwest of Nikolski, Alaska, on March 22, 2026. No tsunami warnings were issued following the event.
What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 ml was recorded on March 22, 2026, at 09:25:56 UTC. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 24.4 km.
Location Details
The earthquake’s epicenter was situated 138 km southwest of Nikolski, Alaska. The precise coordinates were 52.091°N latitude and 170.354°W longitude. At a depth of 24.4 km, this event is categorized as an intermediate-depth earthquake, as it occurred between 20 and 70 km below the surface.
Impact Assessment
According to the USGS, there have been no reports of the earthquake being felt by the public at this time. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this event. No alert level color has been assigned to this routine seismic activity.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by people near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Such events are routine in seismically active regions like the Aleutian Islands.
Source
Information for this report was provided by the USGS.
Source: USGS Official Notice