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6.3-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES ALASKA

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SOURCE: Reuters

09/17/2026

16:31

6.3-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES ALASKA

NIKOLSKI, SEPTEMBER 17 /SRNA-Reuters/ – A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Nikolski area of Alaska, the US Geological Survey said.


The agency said the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 83 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.