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M2.7 Depth: 18.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 19:40:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 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. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 km
18.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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