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M2.1 Depth: 97.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 62 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-16 08:39:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 62 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska. At around 97 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
97.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 08:39:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.74400, -152.93300
Temperature
-9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.3 km
Intermediate
97.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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