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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 01:56:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on August 19, 2026 at 01:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 230 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 01:56:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.78900, -148.84000
Temperature
10.0°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 (15.4 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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