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M3.0 Depth: 58.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 18:20:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 18:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
58.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 18:20:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.01600, -152.37200
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.8 km
Shallow
58.8 km
58.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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