M1.9 Depth: 243.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 02:42:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 244 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 243.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 243.8 km
Intermediate
243.8 km
243.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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