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M1.8 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 07:26:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on August 21, 2026 at 07:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 07:26:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.85500, -154.67100
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 121 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States

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