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M1.7 Depth: 39.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 16:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on July 27, 2026 at 16:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
39.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 16:08:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.06250, -155.45100
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.5 km
Shallow
39.5 km
39.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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