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M1.3 Depth: 40.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 11:47:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper 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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