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M1.7 Depth: 18.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 01:37:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on February 22, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 01:37:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.19500, -148.88400
Temperature
-8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — close to 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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