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M3.4 Depth: 99.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-02 16:42:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 2, 2026 at 16:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 147 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99.8 km
Intermediate
99.8 km
99.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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