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
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.05900, -160.97100
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.1 km
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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