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M3.0 Depth: 85.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-05 07:27:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 5, 2026 at 07:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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