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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 15:48:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on June 16, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 15:48:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.58800, -136.43300
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Edgecumbe
    Distance: 73 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -2080 ·United States
  • Duncan Canal
    Distance: 235 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 15 m ·United States
  • Heart Peaks
    Distance: 285 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'012 m ·Canada
  • Atlin Volcanic Field
    Distance: 295 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'880 m ·Canada
  • Level Mountain
    Distance: 313 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'164 m ·Canada
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 320 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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