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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-29 11:10:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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