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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Chugach Census Area, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 10:19:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Chugach Census Area, Alaska (United States) on June 10, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-10 10:19:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Chugach Census Area
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.16800, -147.19700
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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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