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M1.7 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 08:09:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 19, 2026 at 08:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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