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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-24 12:23:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 24, 2026 at 12:23 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 133 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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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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