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M-0.2 Depth: 7.3 km

M-0.2 Earthquake near Unalaska, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 20:52:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.2 earthquake was recorded near Unalaska, Alaska (United States) on July 23, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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