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M2.7 Earthquake — 20 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska

Event time: Last updated: Sep 14, 2026
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Magnitude 2.7 earthquake 20 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska at a depth of 18.2 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM2.7
Depth18.2 km
Coordinates64.6230, -147.7440
Region20 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska
Felt Reports20
Tsunami Flag0

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What has changed

  • Magnitude revised from M2.8 to M2.7 — Sep 4, 23:36 UTC by US Geological Survey

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