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M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 21:41:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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