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USGSSeptember 4, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 22 km WSW of Port Lions, Alaska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 22 km WSW of Port Lions, Alaska at a depth of 22 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,630th 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
22 km WSW of Port Lions, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
21.7 km
Time
2026-09-04 19:40:19 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
57.811, -153.239
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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