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M1.2 Depth: 36.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-08 06:46:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.6 km
Shallow
36.6 km
36.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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