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USGSSeptember 24, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 60 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 60 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska at a depth of 86 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,342nd 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
60 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
85.5 km
Time
2026-09-24 20:18:27 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
63.084, -149.943
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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