M2.7 earthquake — 20 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 20 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska on Sep 4, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 18.2 km |
| Coordinates | 64.623, -147.744 |
| Time | Sep 4, 23:31 UTC |
| Location | 20 km S of South Van Horn, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026roelvg |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 37 km | Sep 8, 09:37 UTC | 27 km E of Nenana, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 160 km | Sep 5, 10:22 UTC | 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 193 km | Sep 7, 18:01 UTC | 44 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 198 km | Sep 8, 17:56 UTC | 67 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 204 km | Sep 10, 21:25 UTC | 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M3.6 | 217 km | Sep 10, 02:22 UTC | 16 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.