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M1.6 Depth: 74.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 16:00:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). At around 75 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
74.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 16:00:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.88900, -153.11400
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.8 km
Intermediate
74.8 km
74.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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