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M 2.6 earthquake - 74 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 2.6 located 74 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska. Coordinates: 63.2, -150.384. Depth: 114.6 km. (Source published 2026-09-23T15:34:53.093Z.)

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
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

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