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M1.0 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Healy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 09:00:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Healy, Alaska (United States) on July 16, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 09:00:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Healy
County
Denali Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.85900, -149.01800
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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