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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 81 km S of McCarthy, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 12:21:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 81 km S of McCarthy, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 12:21:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.71100, -142.70200
Temperature
-9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

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    Distance: 160 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Fort Selkirk
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    Distance: 399 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada
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    Distance: 475 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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