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M2.2 Depth: 4.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 11:57:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 26, 2026 at 11:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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    Distance: 227 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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