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M1.4 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 13:29:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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