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M 2.9 earthquake - 50 km E of Yakutat, Alaska

USGS reports a magnitude 2.9 earthquake located 50 km east of Yakutat, Alaska. Coordinates: 59.59, -138.844. Depth: 0.5 km. (Source published 2026-09-24T03:59:56.424Z.)

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
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The USGS recorded a seismic event near Yakutat, Alaska; the excerpt provides magnitude, coordinates, and depth for this event.

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