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M1.5 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 12:51:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 19, 2026 at 12:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 138 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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