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M2.8 Depth: 58.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 00:18:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 14, 2026 at 00:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 165 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.6 km
Shallow
58.6 km
58.6 km — deeper 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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