M2.0 Depth: 18.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 49 km SE of King Cove, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 16:22:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 49 km SE of King Cove, Alaska on March 21, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 16:22:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.74100, -161.78900
Temperature
-10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.8 km
Shallow
18.8 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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