M2.7 earthquake — 22 km SSW of Sunrise, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 22 km SSW of Sunrise, Alaska on Sep 12, 2026 at 00:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 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 | 24.3 km |
| Coordinates | 60.713, -149.634 |
| Time | Sep 12, 00:28 UTC |
| Location | 22 km SSW of Sunrise, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sbenku |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 62 km | Sep 5, 23:31 UTC | 3 km N of Anchorage, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 81 km | Sep 9, 18:35 UTC | 25 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 101 km | Sep 9, 07:22 UTC | 14 km WSW of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 107 km | Sep 9, 22:01 UTC | 7 km SW of Cohoe, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 108 km | Sep 8, 04:18 UTC | 16 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 115 km | Sep 6, 10:50 UTC | 2 km SSW of Chenega, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.