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M2.0 Depth: 37.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-26 11:54:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 26, 2026 at 11:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.3 km
Shallow
37.3 km
37.3 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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