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USGSSeptember 10, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 117 km E of Chignik, Alaska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 117 km E of Chignik, Alaska at a depth of 6 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,868th 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.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
117 km E of Chignik, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
6.3 km
Time
2026-09-10 15:25:32 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
56.211, -156.515
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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