M3.4 Depth: 4.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 12:23:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 12:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 133 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than 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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