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M1.1 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 03:26:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 03:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than 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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