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M1.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 16:39:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 6, 2026 at 16:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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