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M2.6 Depth: 37.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Port Lions, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:17:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 23:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Port Lions, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
37.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 23:17:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Port Lions
County
Kodiak Island Borough
Village
Port Lions
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.87100, -152.84800
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.1 km
Shallow
37.1 km
37.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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