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M1.6 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 16:59:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 16:59:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.26200, -167.24200
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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