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M4.5 Depth: 95.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 11:23:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 11:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95.2 km
Intermediate
95.2 km
95.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

11 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.1

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 138 km away

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