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M1.7 Depth: 74.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 21:45:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 21:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
74.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 21:45:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.07700, -167.69300
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.4 km
Intermediate
74.4 km
74.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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