M2.2 Depth: 67.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 15:03:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 68 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 USGS. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

67.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 15:03:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.88700, -152.75200

Temperature

10.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

67.5 km

67.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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