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M1.7 Depth: 98.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 20:19:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 20:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 98 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: 240 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.4 km
Intermediate
98.4 km
98.4 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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