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M3.0 Depth: 2.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Slope Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 12:18:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near North Slope Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 12:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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