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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 107 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-02-24 18:07:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 107 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on February 24, 2026 at 18:07 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 18:07:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.25740, -169.97770
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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