Home / Events / M 2.6 earthquake — 90 km N of Karluk, Alaska First published 9/20/2026, 1:28:15 AM · Last updated 9/20/2026, 1:28:15 AM
M 2.6 earthquake — 90 km N of Karluk, Alaska USGS reports a magnitude 2.6 earthquake located 90 km north of Karluk, Alaska. Coordinates: 58.382, -154.484. Depth: 5 km. (Source published 2026-09-20T01:12:30.465Z.)
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 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10). Why it matters This is a USGS-reported seismic event near Karluk, Alaska documenting local earthquake activity.
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