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M1.6 Depth: 101.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 23:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 16, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. At around 101 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.2 km
Intermediate
101.2 km
101.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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