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M1.8 Depth: 166.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 13:55:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 248 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 166.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 166.6 km
Intermediate
166.6 km
166.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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