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M2.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Unimak Island region

UTC time: 2026-03-20 06:08:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 06:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Unimak Island region. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 06:08:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
53.30000, -164.14200
Temperature
-7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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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