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M2.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 09:50:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 20, 2026 at 09:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower 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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