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M2.1 Depth: 130.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 04:20:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 3, 2026 at 04:20 UTC. At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130.5 km
Intermediate
130.5 km
130.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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