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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sitka, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 17:48:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 17:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Sitka, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 17:48:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Sitka
County
Sitka
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.76500, -135.46300
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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