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M3.0 Earthquake near Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 10:37:44 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
Source
USGS

Alaska · Northwest Arctic Borough

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska (United States) on August 9, 2026 at 10:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 220 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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Alaska

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 653 Catalogue entries

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