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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 57 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 05:23:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 05:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 57 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 05:23:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.71700, -153.09000
Temperature
-4.9°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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