2.2
Earthquake Details: 29 km N of Paxson, Alaska, United States
Oct 30, 2026, 04:48:57
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Nov 2, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2026 at 04:48:57. Epicenter: 29 km N of Paxson, Alaska, United States. Reported depth: 2.9 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 29, 2026, 20:48:57 AKDT
- UTC
- Oct 30, 2026, 04:48:57 UTC
2.9 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.127 km SW of Petersville, AlaskaAfterM2.159 km NE of Whittier, AlaskaAfterM2.244 km NNE of Chase, AlaskaAfterM2.330 km W of Lowell Point, AlaskaAfterM2.234 km E of Denali National Park, AlaskaAfterM2.196 km N of Yakutat, AlaskaAfterM2.249 km NNE of Petersville, AlaskaAfterM2.328 km SSW of Cantwell, AlaskaAfterM2.531 km SE of Skwentna, AlaskaAfterM2.778 km N of Chickaloon, AlaskaAfterM2.325 km NW of Beluga, AlaskaAfterM2.38 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, AlaskaAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSml 2.2
aka2026vmegeo
- Depth:
- 2.9 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Nov 2, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth2.9 km
Significance74
Latitude63.3550
Longitude-145.5480
Event IDaka2026vmegeo
Magnitude2.2
Updated:Nov 2, 2026, 00:21:19 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Nov 2, 2026, 00:21 UTC.
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