M1.6 Depth: 19.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 12:38:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

19.8 km

UTC time

2026-06-23 12:38:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Anchorage

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.21200, -148.93200

Temperature

3.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.8 km

19.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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