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M1.4 Depth: 183.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 18:44:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 9, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 183 km. 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 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 183 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 183 km
Intermediate
183 km
183 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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