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M3.4 Depth: 67.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 21:20:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on July 23, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
67.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 21:20:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.26500, -156.42800
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.1 km
Shallow
67.1 km
67.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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