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M1.7 Depth: 41.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 17 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-23 00:55:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 23, 2026 at 00:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 17 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 00:55:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.95700, -147.78300
Temperature
-12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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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