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M1.2 Depth: 32.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 18:06:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 18:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
32.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 18:06:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.08700, -149.40900
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.6 km
Shallow
32.6 km
32.6 km — deeper than 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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