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M2.8 Depth: 153.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 01:31:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 01:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153 km
Intermediate
153 km
153 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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