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M1.3 Depth: 21.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-07 10:16:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 km
21.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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