M1.6 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 22:20:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on June 17, 2026 at 22:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

11.2 km

UTC time

2026-06-17 22:20:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.02500, -154.27800

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.2 km

11.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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