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USGSSeptember 8, 2026

M2.9 earthquake, 8 km WNW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 8 km WNW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,799th 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
8 km WNW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
2.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
9.6 km
Time
2026-09-08 19:09:54 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
53.926, -166.665
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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