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M1.8 Depth: 115.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 20:11:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on March 30, 2026 at 20:11 UTC. At around 116 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.9 km
Intermediate
115.9 km
115.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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