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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 20:36:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 20:36:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
gfz
Coordinates
56.54000, -153.70000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 180 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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