M2.0 Depth: 62.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 31 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-06-20 08:54:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 08:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 31 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 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
M2.0
Depth
62.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 08:54:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.19900, -152.38700
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.8 km
Shallow
62.8 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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