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M 2.8 earthquake - 160 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 160 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska. Coordinates: 61.1047, -140.0156. Depth: 5.158 km. (Source published 2026-09-22T12:45:54.361Z.)

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
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

This is a USGS-reported seismic event near McCarthy, Alaska with magnitude, coordinates, and depth recorded in the source.

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