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M 2.7 earthquake - 80 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 2.7 earthquake located about 80 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (coordinates 58.256, -151.297) at a depth of 13.1 km. Report published 2026-09-17T23:44:40.392Z.

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
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

The event is a low-magnitude local earthquake; such small quakes are unlikely to cause damage but are relevant for local seismic monitoring and situational awareness for residents and visitors.

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