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M3.2 Depth: 1.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near North Slope Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 22:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near North Slope Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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