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M2.1 Depth: 65.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 00:26:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 00:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 65 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 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
65.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 00:26:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.99000, -152.72100
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 km
65 km — deeper 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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