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M3.4 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 14:28:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 14:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 41 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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