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M4.6 Depth: 55.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 23:17:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on February 17, 2026 at 23:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 149 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
55.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 23:17:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.68520, -175.92790
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.1 km
Shallow
55.1 km
55.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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