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M1.8 Depth: 0.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 23:33:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 23:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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