M1.8 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 09:43:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on July 9, 2026 at 09:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

7.4 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 09:43:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.52600, -136.42700

Temperature

11.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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