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M0.7 Depth: 17.3 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 14:41:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 28, 2026 at 14:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 154 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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