M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 10:30:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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