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M2.1 Depth: 190.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 11:31:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 24, 2026 at 11:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 190 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 190.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 190.4 km
Intermediate
190.4 km
190.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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