M3.3 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-03-23 14:53:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALASKA on March 23, 2026 at 14:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 14:53:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
69.44500, -143.31940
Temperature
-17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 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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