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M0.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 14:56:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.4 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 13, 2026 at 14:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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