M2.6 Depth: 139.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-03-13 19:42:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA. At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
139.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 19:42:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.05020, -153.32820

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139.1 km
Intermediate
139.1 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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  • Douglas
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States
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    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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