M2.9 earthquake — 44 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 44 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska on Sep 12, 2026 at 13:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 103 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 102.9 km |
| Coordinates | 59.996, -152.522 |
| Time | Sep 12, 13:26 UTC |
| Location | 44 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026scekwe |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 46 km | Sep 12, 05:08 UTC | 47 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 71 km | Sep 9, 22:01 UTC | 7 km SW of Cohoe, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 87 km | Sep 8, 04:18 UTC | 16 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 112 km | Sep 11, 02:56 UTC | 56 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 130 km | Sep 9, 07:22 UTC | 14 km WSW of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 172 km | Sep 9, 18:35 UTC | 25 km ENE of Beluga, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.