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M1.7 Depth: 82.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 19:57:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 19:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). At around 82 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
82.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 19:57:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.31200, -153.70600
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82.3 km
Intermediate
82.3 km
82.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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