M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 14:09:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 14:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-23 14:09:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

55.96500, -156.34600

Temperature

8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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