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M3.9 Depth: 35.7 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 00:34:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 00:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
35.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 00:34:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.93550, -160.38280
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.7 km
Shallow
35.7 km
35.7 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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