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M3.1 Depth: 78.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 09:36:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 09:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.1 km
Intermediate
78.1 km
78.1 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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