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M1.7 Depth: 25.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 03:32:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 03:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 26 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 03:32:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.84200, -148.19400
Temperature
-3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
Shallow
25.6 km
25.6 km — deeper 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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