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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 14 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 13:59:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 14 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 13:59:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.19000, -150.24500
Temperature
-11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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