M1.8 Depth: 24.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 16:32:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 28, 2026 at 16:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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