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M 2.8 earthquake - 10 km SE of Anchorage, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 2.8 earthquake located 10 km SE of Anchorage, Alaska (61.148, -149.771) at a depth of 7.7 km.

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
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

Small, shallow quake near a populated area; unlikely to cause damage but relevant for local seismic monitoring and situational awareness.

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