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M0.7 Depth: 7.8 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 15:29:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on February 18, 2026 at 15:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 15:29:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.21600, -148.63500
Temperature
-13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower 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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