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M2.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-02-05 23:47:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 23:47:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.48000, -160.32100
Temperature
4.2°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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