M1.7 Depth: 88.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-21 17:40:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 21, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.6 km
Intermediate
88.6 km
88.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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