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M2.1 Depth: 16.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 80 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-19 22:43:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 80 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska on March 19, 2026 at 22:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 22:43:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.42800, -161.71500
Temperature
-8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 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

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