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M1.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 11:07:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 11:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 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 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 11:07:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.36700, -153.58500
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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