M2.9 earthquake — 74 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 74 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska on Nov 10, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 0 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 | 0.2 km |
| Coordinates | 62.678, -152.155 |
| Time | Nov 10, 17:42 UTC |
| Location | 74 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026whmgzn |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 3 km | Nov 9, 20:36 UTC | 76 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 60 km | Nov 10, 14:03 UTC | 48 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 75 km | Nov 11, 16:27 UTC | 28 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 82 km | Nov 9, 08:28 UTC | 48 km N of Petersville, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 84 km | Nov 7, 07:07 UTC | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 85 km | Nov 8, 11:08 UTC | 45 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.