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M2.3 Depth: 101.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 15:53:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.4 km
Intermediate
101.4 km
101.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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