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USGSOctober 4, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 9 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 9 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska at a depth of 90 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,615th 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
9 km NE of Skwentna, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
90.1 km
Time
2026-10-04 04:31:28 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 1)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
62.045, -151.258
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes, October 2026

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