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M2.4 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-13 14:03:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 13, 2026 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 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: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 14:03:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.02800, -149.75300
Temperature
-0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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