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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 20:33:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 225 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 20:33:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.00600, -148.48500
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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