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M3.1 Depth: 12.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 08:03:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 221 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 08:03:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.16100, -148.73800
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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