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M2.0 Depth: 78.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 17:11:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
78.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 17:11:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.09000, -156.29200
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.7 km
Intermediate
78.7 km
78.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 84 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
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