M2.3 Depth: 55.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 13:47:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 13:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

55.7 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 13:47:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.32600, -154.94500

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

55.7 km

55.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 67 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Martin

Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
Trident

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
Novarupta

Distance: 105 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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