M2.1 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 09:50:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 09:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2026-06-24 09:50:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.29200, -136.20200

Temperature

9.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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