M3.6 Depth: 47.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 58 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-06-16 07:09:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 58 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska on June 16, 2026 at 07:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
47.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 07:09:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.41600, -158.83400
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.3 km
Shallow
47.3 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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