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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-12 15:11:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 15:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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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 (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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