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M3.6 Depth: 57.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 17:30:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on February 15, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
57.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 17:30:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.91350, -165.11330
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.8 km
Shallow
57.8 km
57.8 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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