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M 2.8 earthquake - 56 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska
USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 2.8 located 56 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska. Coordinates: 59.882, -152.819. Depth: 101 km. (Published: 2026-09-23T17:38:48.483Z)
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
- 8/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 1/10
- Impact magnitude
- 1/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 1/10
Why it matters
The USGS recorded a seismic event with magnitude, location, coordinates, and depth; this report is relevant for seismic monitoring and local situational awareness.

