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M2.3 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 114 km E of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-26 00:48:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 00:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 114 km E of Nikolski, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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
M2.3
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 00:48:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.83400, -167.17400
Temperature
0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 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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