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M2.1 Depth: 51.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 03:30:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 18, 2026 at 03:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.1 km
Shallow
51.1 km
51.1 km — deeper 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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