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M3.0 Depth: 36.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 10:13:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 17, 2026 at 10:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.2 km
Shallow
36.2 km
36.2 km — deeper 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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