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M1.8 Depth: 62.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 12:36:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on June 30, 2026 at 12:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
62.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 12:36:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.16700, -156.47500
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.3 km
Shallow
62.3 km
62.3 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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