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M1.7 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 19:44:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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