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M3.1 Depth: 102.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 01:52:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 01:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 103 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.7 km
Intermediate
102.7 km
102.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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