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M2.4 Depth: 12.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 19:54:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on June 29, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 19:54:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.20200, -145.92900
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 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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