M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 08:29:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on June 12, 2026 at 08:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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

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