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M 2.7 earthquake - 76 km S of Perryville, Alaska

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 2.7 located 76 km south of Perryville, Alaska. Coordinates 55.223, -159.175; depth 5 km. (Source published 2026-09-22T19:51:17.869Z.)

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
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

A USGS-recorded earthquake occurred near Perryville, Alaska. The supplied source gives magnitude, coordinates, and depth but includes no information about impacts, warnings, or broader consequences.

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