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USGSSeptember 13, 2026

M2.9 earthquake, 210 km S of Atka, Alaska

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 210 km S of Atka, Alaska at a depth of 23 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,003rd 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.

M2.9

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
210 km S of Atka, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
22.5 km
Time
2026-09-13 21:57:13 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
50.306, -174.005
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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