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M2.1 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 13:28:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 14, 2026 at 13:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 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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