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M2.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 59 km SE of Chignik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-08-11 15:29:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 59 km SE of Chignik, Alaska on August 11, 2026 at 15:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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
M2.0
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 15:29:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.98200, -157.63600
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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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