M1.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 07:46:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 07:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 07:46:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.70600, -141.24600

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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