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M2.3 Depth: 108.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-15 08:05:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska (United States) on July 15, 2026 at 08:05 UTC. At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 230 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108 km
Intermediate
108 km
108 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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