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M2.5 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 95 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 10:32:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 10:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 95 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 10:32:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.13200, -155.97900
Temperature
-9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Yantarni
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'345 m ·Last eruption: -800 ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 85 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 89 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States

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