M3.1 Depth: 8.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 06:31:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on February 10, 2026 at 06:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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