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M1.9 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 06:33:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 23, 2026 at 06:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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