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M1.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 18 km WSW of Nenana, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 16:27:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 18 km WSW of Nenana, Alaska on March 21, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 16:27:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.49900, -149.44600
Temperature
-21.6°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

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