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M3.2 Depth: 17.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 11:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — close to 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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