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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 01:55:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 6, 2026 at 01:55 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: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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