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M4.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 20:49:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Estimated impact

148 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.3

Ground shaking

V
Moderate · Intensity (MMI) V
Felt by all, slight damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 530 km away

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