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M1.4 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 09:01:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 09:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 133 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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