M1.3 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 42 km SE of Egegik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-14 07:18:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 42 km SE of Egegik, Alaska on March 14, 2026 at 07:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 07:18:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.94100, -156.86400
Temperature
-13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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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