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M0.9 Depth: 15.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 22:39:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States) on March 21, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 km — close to 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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    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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