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M1.4 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 49 km E of Whittier, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 05:00:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 49 km E of Whittier, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
14.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 05:00:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.69900, -147.79200
Temperature
-6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.7 km
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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