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M0.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 22:32:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 24, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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