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M2.1 Depth: 1.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 9 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 04:20:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 04:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 9 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
1.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 04:20:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.61500, -156.59600
Temperature
-22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 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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