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M2.6 Depth: 137.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 06:44:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on September 2, 2026 at 06:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.1 km
Intermediate
137.1 km
137.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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