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M1.2 Depth: 22.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 13:42:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on June 23, 2026 at 13:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
22.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 13:42:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.24700, -145.80600
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.8 km
Shallow
22.8 km
22.8 km — deeper than 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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