M3.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Andreanof Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-20 06:12:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Andreanof Islands on March 20, 2026 at 06:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 06:12:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
53.41300, -179.81100
Temperature
2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 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: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'573 m ·Last eruption: 1989 ·United States
  • Tanaga
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'806 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·United States
  • Takawangha
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·United States
  • Bobrof
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 738 m ·United States
  • Kanaga
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'307 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Moffett
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'196 m ·Last eruption: -1600 ·United States

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