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M1.9 Depth: 34.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 18:49:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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