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M0.9 Depth: 68.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-02 05:21:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 230 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.9 km
Shallow
68.9 km
68.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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