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M4.5 Depth: 44.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 159 km W of Attu Station, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 12:04:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 12:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 159 km W of Attu Station, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
44.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 12:04:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.72600, 170.82300
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.9 km
Shallow
44.9 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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