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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 01:53:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 01:53:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.83480, -173.43190
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States
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    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
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    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 314 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Amukta
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