M1.9 Depth: 61.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 19:42:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

61.6 km

UTC time

2026-06-28 19:42:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.21000, -155.10000

Temperature

9.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

61.6 km

61.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Kialagvik

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Martin

Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 110 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Mageik

Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States

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