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M0.9 Depth: 124.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 13:52:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 2, 2026 at 13:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124.3 km
Intermediate
124.3 km
124.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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