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M2.2 Depth: 59.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 17:20:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on July 4, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
59.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 17:20:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.62300, -159.11500
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.8 km
Shallow
59.8 km
59.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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