M3.1 Depth: 66.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 19:43:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

66.7 km

UTC time

2026-07-16 19:43:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.31600, -153.80200

Temperature

8.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

66.7 km

66.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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