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M2.0 Depth: 1.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 09:16:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 09:16:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.82500, -141.72300
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 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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