M2.3 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Sitka, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 01:27:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 01:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Sitka, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

5.5 km

UTC time

2026-02-01 01:27:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Sitka

County

Sitka

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.10500, -135.63700

Temperature

7.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.5 km

5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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