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USGSSeptember 27, 2026

M2.9 earthquake, 24 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 24 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska at a depth of 50 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,375th 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
24 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
50.1 km
Time
2026-09-27 03:38:12 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 1)
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
61.297, -150.413
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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