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M2.2 Depth: 15.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 15:28:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 15:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 15:28:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.15400, -162.88800
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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