M2.8 earthquake — 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska on Sep 8, 2026 at 01:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.7 km |
| Coordinates | 69.448, -143.492 |
| Time | Sep 8, 01:54 UTC |
| Location | 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rtxhvg |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 20 km | Sep 5, 10:55 UTC | 77 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 23 km | Sep 11, 07:06 UTC | 59 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 108 km | Sep 7, 14:23 UTC | 101 km SE of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 143 km | Sep 5, 23:15 UTC | 114 km SSE of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 224 km | Sep 6, 23:37 UTC | 138 km ENE of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.