M2.0 Depth: 77.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 34 km WNW of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 19:33:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 34 km WNW of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States) on March 15, 2026 at 19:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

77.2 km

UTC time

2026-03-15 19:33:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.34900, -151.97400

Temperature

-10.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

77.2 km

77.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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