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M1.3 Depth: 38.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 08:45:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 7, 2026 at 08:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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