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M2.1 Depth: 48.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 15:26:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on July 20, 2026 at 15:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
48.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 15:26:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.15200, -150.20400
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.7 km
Shallow
48.7 km
48.7 km — deeper 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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