Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 95 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska

USGS · updated Nov 12, 2026, 07:11 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Nov 12, 2026, 1:04 AM (EST) 95 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska at a depth of 8 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 69.36°, -144.74° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 8
Local time: Nov 12, 2026, 1:04 AM (EST)
UTC time: 2026-11-12 06:04
Coordinates: 69.363, -144.736

Updates

M 2.8 - 95 km SSW of Kaktovik, AlaskaNov 12, 2026, 07:11 UTC
M 2.8 - 95 km SSW of Kaktovik, AlaskaNov 12, 2026, 06:08 UTC

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