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M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 01:50:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on February 23, 2026 at 01:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 01:50:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.15600, -149.71300
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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