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USGSSeptember 4, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 18 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 18 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska at a depth of 14 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,635th 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
18 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
13.9 km
Time
2026-09-04 23:31:40 UTC
Felt reports
3 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.2)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
64.647, -147.737
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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