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M 2.7 earthquake - 35 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska
USGS reports a magnitude 2.7 earthquake located 35 km west of Anchor Point, Alaska (59.777, -152.466) at a depth of 82.1 km. Source published 2026-09-16T00:14:58.438Z.
Categories: earthquake, natural_hazard, seismology
AI-generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- AI confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 2/10
Why it matters
The event is a confirmed seismic occurrence from USGS; its low magnitude and relatively large depth make significant damage unlikely, but it is relevant for local seismic monitoring and scientific records.