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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 22:08:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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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
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

  • Kaguyak
    Distance: 19 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 901 m ·Last eruption: -3850 ·United States
  • Kukak
    Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'043 m ·United States
  • Steller
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States
  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Fourpeaked
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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