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M3.0 Depth: 132.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 17:57:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on September 4, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.3 km
Intermediate
132.3 km
132.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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