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M1.0 Depth: 34.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 09:26:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.6 km
Shallow
34.6 km
34.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
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    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States
  • Novarupta
    Distance: 36 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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