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M3.2 Depth: 9.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-09 18:42:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 9, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 18:42:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.96600, 176.29300

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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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