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M2.0 Depth: 131.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 19:40:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131.2 km
Intermediate
131.2 km
131.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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