M 3.0 Earthquake
Reported by USGS 174 days ago.
It is the 4th strongest of the 11 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 8 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 70 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska
Nearby, since 8 March 2026
- March 11, 2026 · score 6 · 1.5 km
- March 18, 2026 · score 2 · 3.7 km
- March 18, 2026 · score 8 · 3.7 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 60 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 60% |
| Coordinates | 69.4970, -143.5460 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-08T22:15:12.220Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026eswerg |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 3 |
| Sig | 138 |
| Depth | 7.5 |
| Tsunami | false |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 5/100, based on data from usgs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 194 scientific monitoring sources.