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M 2.6 earthquake - 41 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 2.6 earthquake located 41 km west of Ninilchik, Alaska (coords 60.116, -152.409) at a depth of 94.7 km.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, science-and-space

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
1/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

Small, deep earthquake reported by USGS. Magnitude and depth indicate limited potential for surface damage, but it is a local seismic event useful for monitoring regional seismicity.

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