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M2.6 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 91 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-08-20 02:42:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 91 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska on August 20, 2026 at 02:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 02:42:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.27500, -165.58700
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 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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