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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:41:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 11:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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