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M3.2 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 21:04:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on March 24, 2026 at 21:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 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

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