M2.2 Depth: 1.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 12:21:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 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: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

1.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-31 12:21:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

55.31600, -159.37700

Temperature

1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.5 km

1.5 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

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Stats (last 24h)

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