M2.1 Depth: 60.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 19 km ESE of Clam Gulch, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:52:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 19 km ESE of Clam Gulch, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
60.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:52:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.16500, -151.06400
Temperature
-6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.7 km
Shallow
60.7 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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