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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 11:24:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 11:24:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.02600, -156.15300
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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