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M1.4 Depth: 21.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Latouche, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 02:36:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Latouche, Alaska (United States) on June 12, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Redoubt
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 301 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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