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M1.9 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 02:24:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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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