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M 2.9 earthquake - 60 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska
USGS reports a magnitude 2.9 earthquake located 60 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (58.156, -151.577) at a depth of 14.5 km. Report published 2026-09-18T04:51:10.383Z.
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
- 1/10
- Urgency
- 4/10
Why it matters
This is a confirmed seismic event from USGS. A magnitude 2.9 earthquake is small and unlikely to cause damage, but it is relevant for local situational awareness and for ongoing seismic monitoring.

