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M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 12:05:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 21, 2026 at 12:05 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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

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