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M2.1 Depth: 1.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 03:05:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 19, 2026 at 03:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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