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M1.5 Depth: 51.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 16:25:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on August 15, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
51.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 16:25:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.18000, -150.22000
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.9 km
Shallow
51.9 km
51.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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