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M2.7 Earthquake — 20 km SW of Point Possession, Alaska

minor

Not rated by source. US Geological Survey does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.

Source

US Geological Survey — measured by

Time

1 August 2026, 18:31 UTC (Aug 1, 2026)

Area

20 km SW of Point Possession, Alaska
60.781, -150.916

Magnitude

M2.7

What this is

This is a scientific measurement of an event that has already happened. It is not a warning, and it does not tell you what to do.

General safety information

No authority has issued instructions for this event. The guidance below is general background reading, not a response to it.

Drop, Cover, and Hold On — what to do before, during and after an earthquake, plus emergency kit and family plan checklists.
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Who to contact

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Location

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