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USGSSeptember 8, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at a depth of 15 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,801st earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
102 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
15.3 km
Time
2026-09-08 20:18:08 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
53.524, -164.605
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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