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M2.1 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 01:29:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 01:29:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.34500, -159.20400
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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