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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:09:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.16300, -140.01700
Temperature
-34.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
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    Distance: 231 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Fort Selkirk
    Distance: 240 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 263 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada
  • Atlin Volcanic Field
    Distance: 399 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'880 m ·Canada

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