M1.8 Depth: 123.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 06:24:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 06:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.4 km
Intermediate
123.4 km
123.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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