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M2.1 Depth: 62.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 48 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 05:35:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 48 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
62.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:35:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.43300, -153.34000
Temperature
-13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.8 km
Shallow
62.8 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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