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M2.2 Depth: 156.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 21:57:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 21, 2026 at 21:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 156.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 156.8 km
Intermediate
156.8 km
156.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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