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M4.8 Depth: 64.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 09:28:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 14, 2026 at 09:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64 km
Shallow
64 km
64 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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