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M3.3 Depth: 7.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 14:59:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on March 17, 2026 at 14:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower 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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