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M1.7 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 88 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-06-24 03:46:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 03:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 88 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 03:46:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.77200, -155.59200
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 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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