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M3.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 21:08:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 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.

United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 125 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 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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