M3.4 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kodiak Island region

UTC time: 2026-03-14 00:03:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island region on March 14, 2026 at 00:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 00:03:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
56.78200, -152.82500
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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