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USGSSeptember 11, 2026

M3.0 earthquake, 54 km SSW of King Cove, Alaska

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 54 km SSW of King Cove, Alaska at a depth of 63 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,916th 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.

M3.0

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
54 km SSW of King Cove, Alaska
State
Alaska
Magnitude
3.0 (local magnitude)
Depth
63.2 km
Time
2026-09-11 18:05:56 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
54.597, -162.588
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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