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M1.8 Depth: 65.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 66 km NE of Chase, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-13 22:48:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 66 km NE of Chase, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 66 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
M1.8
Depth
65.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 22:48:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.79100, -149.04800
Temperature
-16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.9 km
Shallow
65.9 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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