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M2.0 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 18:43:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 18:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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