M3.6 Depth: 57.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 22:27:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on June 18, 2026 at 22:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

57.1 km

UTC time

2026-06-18 22:27:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

55.05900, -160.97100

Temperature

8.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57.1 km

57.1 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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