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M2.8 Depth: 21.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 05:40:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 05:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
21.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 05:40:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.28000, -149.31100
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.3 km
Shallow
21.3 km
21.3 km — deeper 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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