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M1.3 Depth: 3.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 03:00:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 42 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 45 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States

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