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M3.0 Depth: 197.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-12 11:24:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 197 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197 km
Intermediate
197 km
197 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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