2.8
Earthquake Details: 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska
Sep 8, 2026, 01:54:22
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska on Sep 8, 2026 at 01:54:22. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5.7 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5.7 km
Significance121
Latitude69.4480
Longitude-143.4920
Event IDaka2026rtxhvg
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Sep 8, 2026, 03:39:28 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 7, 2026, 17:54:22 AKDT
- UTC
- Sep 8, 2026, 01:54:22 UTC
5.7 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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