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M2.7 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 18:40:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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