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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 56 km E of McCarthy, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-23 01:12:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 56 km E of McCarthy, Alaska on March 23, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 01:12:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.37200, -141.86600
Temperature
-18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 134 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Fort Selkirk
    Distance: 290 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 364 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada
  • Buzzard Creek
    Distance: 448 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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