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M2.0 Depth: 26.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-28 14:29:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 28, 2026 at 14:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.6 km
Shallow
26.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 134 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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