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M2.7 Depth: 45.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 71 km S of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 01:28:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 01:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 71 km S of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
45.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 01:28:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.73000, -152.16200
Temperature
-1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.4 km
Shallow
45.4 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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