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M1.2 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 35 km ENE of Chase, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-16 03:25:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 35 km ENE of Chase, Alaska on March 16, 2026 at 03:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 03:25:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.55300, -149.45400
Temperature
-16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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