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M2.7 Depth: 32.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 17:03:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 17:03:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
56.30300, -156.79800
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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