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M2.0 Depth: 2.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:56:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 09:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:56:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.59600, -139.90600
Temperature
-23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 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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