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USGSSeptember 28, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 13 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 13 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska at a depth of 71 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,429th 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.

M2.7

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
13 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
71.4 km
Time
2026-09-28 17:55:53 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 1)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
60.168, -151.729
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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