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M2.0 Depth: 10.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-23 13:10:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 23, 2026 at 13:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 km — shallower than 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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