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M3.2 Depth: 138.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 12:52:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on March 21, 2026 at 12:52 UTC. At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 152 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.5 km
Intermediate
138.5 km
138.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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