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M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 07:21:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 16, 2026 at 07:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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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
5 km — shallower 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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