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M3.0 Depth: 16.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 10:19:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on June 29, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 10:19:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.20900, -149.64800
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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