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M2.0 Depth: 65.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 75 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-14 04:24:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 75 km WSW of Karluk, Alaska on March 14, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
65.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 04:24:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.36500, -155.64700
Temperature
-7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.6 km
Shallow
65.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 74 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States

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