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M1.5 Depth: 32.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 08:38:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 08:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 08:38:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.38800, -149.25400
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.1 km
Shallow
32.1 km
32.1 km — deeper 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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