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M2.9 earthquake - 72 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska

Name: M2.9 earthquake - 72 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska
Start: 2026-10-15T23:30:20.01+00:00
Location: 72 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska

23 h ago · 15 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC 72 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska

What happened

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 72 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska on 15 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC at a depth of 52 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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