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M3.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 08:55:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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