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M1.8 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 79 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-06-16 18:40:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 79 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 18:40:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.51200, -155.21200
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 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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