Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 33.1 km
- Source
- USGS
56 km SE of Chignik, Alaska
M3.7 Earthquake near 56 km SE of Chignik, Alaska
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 56 km SE of Chignik, Alaska on September 20, 2026 at 17:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
db1c692a1f3b4074c93856137e68bfaf81625242
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
33.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 17:10:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.94100,
-157.76300
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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