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M1.6 Depth: 77.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 03:17:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on July 6, 2026 at 03:17 UTC. At around 77 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
77.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 03:17:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.28800, -153.50600
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.1 km
Intermediate
77.1 km
77.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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