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M2.5 earthquake - 28 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska

Name: M2.5 earthquake - 28 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska
Start: 2026-10-16T15:27:40.321+00:00
Location: 28 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska

6 h ago · 16 Oct 2026, 15:27 UTC 28 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 28 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska on 16 Oct 2026, 15:27 UTC at a depth of 0 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Micro. Usually not felt, or felt only by a few people at rest. Recorded by instruments. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTC

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