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M0.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 03:51:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 03:51 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower 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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