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USGSOctober 12, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 173 km S of Akhiok, Alaska

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 173 km S of Akhiok, Alaska at a depth of 27 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,816th 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
173 km S of Akhiok, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
26.6 km
Time
2026-10-12 17:42:00 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
55.410, -154.611
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes, October 2026

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