Calamity
LowEarthquakesCS: 17 · v5

Earthquakes near Anchorage

United StatesUSGS

Right now

The most recent data we hold from USGS arrived 3 minutes ago, and this point is in it.

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by USGS today.

It is the 2nd strongest of the 5 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 27 June 2026. The last comparable one was on 5 September 2026. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

USGS reported: 10 km SE of Anchorage, Alaska

USGS recorded magnitude 2.8 at a depth of 8 km.

Urban PEI: 65,139 within a heuristic 15 km radius; not unique people.

This is the highest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 62 readings since 18 September 2026 — the previous range was 2.7 to 2.8.

Nearby, since 27 June 2026

How we know

One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 17 out of 100.

This is our versioned heuristic index, not source severity or a calibrated probability. Urban PEI does not count unique people.

Computed under scoring rules v5. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityLow
Calamity Score (ours)17 / 100
Legacy data-support index0.81/1
Coordinates61.1480, -149.7710
Nearest CityAnchorage (11 km)
Urban exposure index (PEI)65.1K within 15 km
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-09-17T23:27:25.566Z
Sourcehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026smepok

Physical priority index · v5. Heuristic priority, not calibrated probability, predictive accuracy or damage. The legacy data-support index combines assigned source support and field availability. Urban PEI is distance-weighted and does not count unique people; zero does not establish that nobody is present. Model cards.

Source and revision timeline

Source: usgs. Occurrence: 2026-09-17T23:27:25.566Z.

First archived: 2026-09-17T23:31:32.703Z. Material modification: 2026-09-17T23:42:24.148Z.

Retained revisions are prospective; earlier versions may be unavailable. No revision entry does not prove that a record never changed.

  1. 2026-09-18T03:30:26.130Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  2. 2026-09-18T03:03:54.370Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  3. 2026-09-18T02:37:32.211Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  4. 2026-09-18T02:32:15.336Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  5. 2026-09-18T02:11:09.496Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  6. 2026-09-18T02:05:52.587Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  7. 2026-09-18T02:00:35.543Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  8. 2026-09-18T01:55:17.464Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  9. 2026-09-18T01:49:58.552Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  10. 2026-09-18T01:28:47.790Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  11. 2026-09-18T01:12:44.126Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  12. 2026-09-18T01:02:07.022Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  13. 2026-09-18T00:56:48.558Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  14. 2026-09-18T00:30:15.207Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  15. 2026-09-17T23:58:29.007Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  16. 2026-09-17T23:53:07.594Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  17. 2026-09-17T23:42:24.148Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

  18. 2026-09-17T23:36:59.198Z · data_change

    Index 1717; severity lowlow; version 55.

Score Breakdown

0
intensity
55
Urban PEI term
0
Scenario weight
0
Recorded reference / batch anomaly

Technical Details

Mag2.8
Depth7.7
Tsunamifalse
Felt26
Sig127
Usgs Dyfi Mag2.8
Usgs Dyfi Depth7.7
Usgs Dyfi Felt26
Usgs Dyfi Cdi2.3
Usgs Dyfi CdiDescriptionWeak
Usgs Dyfi Sig127
Usgs Dyfi Tsunamifalse
Usgs Dyfi Place10 km SE of Anchorage, Alaska
Usgs Dyfi Types,dyfi,origin,phase-data,
MergedSources[{"id":"usgs_dyfi_aka2026smepok","source":"usgs_dyfi","severity":"low","severityValue":16.799999999999997,"timestamp":1789687645566,"latitude":61.148,"longitude":-149.771}]

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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