M2.0 Depth: 20.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 11:29:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 26, 2026 at 11:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 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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