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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 18:23:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 18:23:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.09500, -151.97000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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: 133 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 901 m ·Last eruption: -3850 ·United States
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    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'043 m ·United States
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  • Denison
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