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M 2.6 earthquake - 50 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 2.6 earthquake located 50 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska. Coordinates: 59.56, -152.725. Depth: 90.6 km. Source published at 2026-09-21T05:08:12.229Z.

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
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

This is a recorded seismic event with magnitude, precise coordinates, and depth reported by the USGS. The record documents a local earthquake near Nanwalek, Alaska and may be relevant for local situational awareness and seismic monitoring.

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