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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-23 16:42:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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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 (15.9 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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