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M1.7 Depth: 34.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 16:47:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 8, 2026 at 16:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.6 km
Shallow
34.6 km
34.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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