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M0.7 Depth: 4.5 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 12:15:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 29, 2026 at 12:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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