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M2.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 223 km SE of Akutan, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-06-17 16:14:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 223 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 16:14:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.68500, -163.44800
Temperature
7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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