M2.9 earthquake — 51 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 51 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska on Oct 22, 2026 at 07:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | 16.8 km |
| Coordinates | 62.237, -148.817 |
| Time | Oct 22, 07:00 UTC |
| Location | 51 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026uxolir |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 82 km | Oct 24, 22:35 UTC | 52 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 135 km | Oct 21, 20:30 UTC | 71 km N of Petersville, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 138 km | Oct 24, 05:03 UTC | 71 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 164 km | Oct 23, 22:29 UTC | 14 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 227 km | Oct 25, 07:08 UTC | 38 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 238 km | Oct 20, 22:49 UTC | 27 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.