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M3.0 earthquake 78 km S of Hughes, Alaska

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 78 km S of Hughes, Alaska on Sat, Sep 18, 2021, 7:17 PM AKDT (03:17 UTC), 8 km (5 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude: 3.0 (ml), minor
Local time: Sat, Sep 18, 2021, 7:17 PM AKDT
UTC: 2021-09-19 03:17:07 UTC
Depth: 7.5 km (4.7 mi), shallow
Epicenter: 65.360° N, 153.939° W
Region: Alaska
Tsunami flag: No
Status: Reviewed by a seismologist

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Stations used: 79

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ak021c1covyv (also filed as us7000fcjq). Read Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 2:41 PM UTC.