M3.8 Depth: 81.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 14:56:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 14:56 UTC. At around 82 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

81.5 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 14:56:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.49660, -166.47640

Temperature

8.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

81.5 km

81.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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