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M2.9 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 01:37:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 26, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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