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M1.5 Depth: 60.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 01:44:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.5 km
Shallow
60.5 km
60.5 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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