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M2.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-02-20 21:01:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 21:01:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.45900, -159.91500
Temperature
0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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