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M2.1 Depth: 168.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 15:11:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on August 19, 2026 at 15:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 230 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
168.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 15:11:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.20000, -175.70300
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168.5 km
Intermediate
168.5 km
168.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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