M2.1 Depth: 88.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 54 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-23 17:34:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 54 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on March 23, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
88.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 17:34:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.68900, -152.78100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.2 km
Intermediate
88.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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