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M3.0 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 03:20:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 03:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 03:20:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.68600, -179.04800
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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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