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M0.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 20:42:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 4, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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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 (15.8 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

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