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M2.2 Depth: 59.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 19:29:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 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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