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M2.8 Depth: 0.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 02:13:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 16, 2026 at 02:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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