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M3.5 Depth: 196.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 11:26:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on September 3, 2026 at 11:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
196.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 11:26:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.68400, -159.55300
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 196.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 196.4 km
Intermediate
196.4 km
196.4 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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