M1.1 Depth: 13.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 22:57:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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