Powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes offshore of southwest Alaska along the Pacific Ring of Fire
Only three people reported feeling the shaking, and the National Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami is expected.
- On Thursday, September 17, 2026, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near the Fox Islands in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 25,000-mile belt of volcanoes and earthquake zones, the region frequently experiences seismic activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
- Located approximately 101 miles west-southwest of Nikolski, Alaska, the epicenter reached a depth of about 71 miles; only three individuals reported feeling the faint shaking.
- According to the NWS National Tsunami Warning Center, no tsunami threat exists for Alaska or the surrounding Pacific region, and the USGS issued a Green alert.
- Projections show a 43% chance of magnitude 5 or higher aftershocks within the next week, with the USGS anticipating up to 680 smaller magnitude 3 or higher aftershocks.
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Underground shocks of 6.3 were recorded off the coast of the United States state of Alaska at a depth of 83 km, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Underground shocks were recorded on 17 September at 17:19 Moscow time, transmitting to RIA News. The epicenter of the elements was located 167 km west of the town of Nikolski. The site of the seismic event is 83 km deep. No information has been received so far on possible damage to infrast…
Near the town of Nikolsky, Alaska, there was a 6.5 magnitude earthquake reported on Thursday by the U.S. Geological Survey.
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage issued
The epicenter was located 166 km west of the village of Nicole.
6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near Alaska's Nikolski
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Nikolski in Alaska on Thursday morning, with tremors felt in the area. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage as authorities and residents assessed the situation.
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