M2.4 Depth: 47.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 17 km ESE of Clam Gulch, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:59:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 17 km ESE of Clam Gulch, Alaska on March 21, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
47.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:59:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.16600, -151.11400
Temperature
-12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.5 km
Shallow
47.5 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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