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USGSSeptember 8, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 16 km W of Salamatof, Alaska

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 16 km W of Salamatof, Alaska at a depth of 78 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,765th 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
16 km W of Salamatof, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
77.6 km
Time
2026-09-08 04:18:53 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
60.639, -151.618
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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