M2.0 Depth: 104.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 08:09:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 08:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.1 km
Intermediate
104.1 km
104.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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