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M3.1 Depth: 0.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Slope Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 05:40:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Slope Borough, Alaska (United States) on September 2, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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