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M1.6 Depth: 78.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 19:24:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 19:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.3 km
Intermediate
78.3 km
78.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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