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M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 11:54:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 2, 2026 at 11:54 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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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    Distance: 322 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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