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M1.8 Depth: 48.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 12:58:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on February 28, 2026 at 12:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
48.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 12:58:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.68000, -152.79500
Temperature
-8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.6 km
Shallow
48.6 km
48.6 km — deeper than 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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