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USGSSeptember 17, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska at a depth of 55 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,112th 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
65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
54.6 km
Time
2026-09-17 18:38:41 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
57.229, -155.347
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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