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M2.3 Depth: 39.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 16:57:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 39 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 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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