M2.9 earthquake — 3 km N of Anchorage, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 3 km N of Anchorage, Alaska on Sep 5, 2026 at 23:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 39 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 38.9 km |
| Coordinates | 61.252, -149.914 |
| Time | Sep 5, 23:31 UTC |
| Location | 3 km N of Anchorage, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rqamip |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 40 km | Sep 9, 18:35 UTC | 25 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 83 km | Sep 9, 07:22 UTC | 14 km WSW of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 86 km | Sep 7, 20:12 UTC | 32 km NNW of Willow, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 100 km | Sep 4, 23:23 UTC | 7 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 115 km | Sep 8, 04:18 UTC | 16 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 132 km | Sep 9, 22:01 UTC | 7 km SW of Cohoe, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.