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M3.0 Depth: 2.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 59 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-26 03:07:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 59 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska on May 26, 2026 at 03:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 03:07:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.41200, -166.99600
Temperature
2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 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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