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2.9

37 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska

21 October 2026, 14:28:52 (+03) 2026-10-21 11:28:52 UTC

2 sources: EMSC, USGS ml
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
97.3 km
Coordinates
60.1460, -152.3210
Data consistency
90/100

Regional activity (100 km)

Last 24 hours
3
Last 7 days
16
Last 30 days
55

Approximate energy released

≈ 0.3 t TNT

1.41e+9 J

Approximated with the Gutenberg–Richter relation (log E = 1.5 M + 4.8); depends on magnitude type. Gutenberg & Richter (1956).

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Impact information reported by sources

  • USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Tsunami flag: No

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Nearby places

No records.

Nearby faults (50 km)

No mapped fault within 50 km.

Last year, within 100 km

69 earthquakes

By magnitude

  • M0 0
  • M1 0
  • M2 55
  • M3 13
  • M4 1
  • M5 0
  • M6 0
  • M7 0
  • M8+ 0

By depth

  • 0–10 km 0
  • 10–20 km 0
  • 20–40 km 0
  • 40–70 km 15
  • 70–150 km 52
  • 150+ km 2

Largest previous earthquakes within 100 km

Largest earthquakes in the platform catalogue and entries from historical catalogues (with citation).

Comparison with past records

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No earlier earthquakes are recorded in this area.

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Source comparison

Agency Magnitude Depth Time (UTC) Difference from master Original record
EMSC-CSEM
SOUTHERN ALASKA
2.9 ml 94.7 km 11:28:52.258 Δt 0.11 sn · 5.92 km · ΔM 0 Original record
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Displayed
37 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
2.9 ml 97.3 km 11:28:52.152 Δt 0 sn · 0 km · ΔM 0 Original record

This value summarises agreement between sources; it is not a measure of scientific accuracy. Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC-CSEM) — CC BY 4.0 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — Public domain (U.S. Government)

Revision history

  1. 21.10.2026 19:26:27 · USGS · update

    depth: 97.5 → 97.3 latitude: 60.15 → 60.146 longitude: -152.322 → -152.321 time: 2026-10-21T11:28:52.120+00:00 → 2026-10-21T11:28:52.152+00:00 location: 38 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska → 37 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska review status: automatic → reviewed

  2. 21.10.2026 19:26:27 · SISTEM · recompute

    depth: 94.7 → 97.3 latitude: 60.1695 → 60.146 longitude: -152.4167 → -152.321 time: 2026-10-21T11:28:52.258Z → 2026-10-21 11:28:52.152+00:00 review status: automatic → reviewed preferred source: 3 → 4

  3. 21.10.2026 17:39:59 · SISTEM · recompute

    depth: 97.5 → 94.7 latitude: 60.15 → 60.1695 longitude: -152.322 → -152.4167 time: 2026-10-21T11:28:52.120Z → 2026-10-21 11:28:52.258+00:00 source count: 1 → 2 confirming sources: usgs → emsc,usgs preferred source: 4 → 3

  4. 21.10.2026 14:32:59 · USGS · update

    depth: 97.4 → 97.5 latitude: 60.149 → 60.15 longitude: -152.335 → -152.322 magnitude: 2.8 → 2.9 time: 2026-10-21T11:28:52.160+00:00 → 2026-10-21T11:28:52.120+00:00

  5. 21.10.2026 14:32:59 · SISTEM · recompute

    depth: 97.4 → 97.5 latitude: 60.149 → 60.15 longitude: -152.335 → -152.322 magnitude: 2.8 → 2.9 time: 2026-10-21T11:28:52.160Z → 2026-10-21 11:28:52.120+00:00

  6. 21.10.2026 14:31:38 · USGS · update

    depth: 100.1 → 97.4 latitude: 60.15 → 60.149 longitude: -152.394 → -152.335 magnitude: 2.6 → 2.8 time: 2026-10-21T11:28:51.939+00:00 → 2026-10-21T11:28:52.160+00:00 location: 41 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska → 38 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska

  7. 21.10.2026 14:31:38 · SISTEM · recompute

    depth: 100.1 → 97.4 latitude: 60.15 → 60.149 longitude: -152.394 → -152.335 magnitude: 2.6 → 2.8 time: 2026-10-21T11:28:51.939Z → 2026-10-21 11:28:52.160+00:00

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