M3.1 Depth: 57.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 15:33:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on February 21, 2026 at 15:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 57 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 ISC. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-21 15:33:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

57.30500, -154.98800

Temperature

-6.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 68 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Martin

Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
Trident

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
Kialagvik

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