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M3.4 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-11-13 16:55:31 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
35.0 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Aleutians East Borough

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About this earthquake

On November 13, 2026 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Alaska

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 653 Catalogue entries

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