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USGSOctober 5, 2026

M2.9 earthquake, 45 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 45 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska at a depth of 93 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,576th 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
45 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
92.9 km
Time
2026-10-05 16:10:50 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
61.350, -151.817
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in AlaskaEarthquakes, October 2026

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