M3.3 Depth: 23.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near GULF OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:30:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
23.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:30:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.52800, -148.72300
Temperature
-6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.7 km
Shallow
23.7 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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