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M 2.5 earthquake - 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 2.5 earthquake located 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (57.229, -155.347) at a depth of 54.6 km. Published 2026-09-17T18:38:41.308Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

This is a small, localized seismic event. Such earthquakes are typically of limited consequence for the public but are relevant for local monitoring, seismic catalogs, and scientific study of regional seismicity.

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