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USGSSeptember 12, 2026

M2.8 earthquake, 254 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 254 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska at a depth of 23 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,943rd 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.

M2.8

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
254 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.8 (local magnitude)
Depth
23.2 km
Time
2026-09-12 06:27:03 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
53.896, -157.267
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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