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USGSSeptember 23, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 72 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 72 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska at a depth of 16 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,302nd 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
72 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
15.7 km
Time
2026-09-23 06:31:42 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
58.233, -151.427
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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