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M2.8 Depth: 19.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Valdez, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 05:48:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Valdez, Alaska (United States) on July 20, 2026 at 05:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 05:48:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Valdez
County
Unorganized Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.09500, -146.13700
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.8 km
Shallow
19.8 km
19.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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