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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 02:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

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