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M1.6 Depth: 160.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 17:21:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 18, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160.4 km
Intermediate
160.4 km
160.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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