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M1.9 Depth: 59.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 64 km S of Cantwell, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-23 17:49:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 64 km S of Cantwell, Alaska on March 23, 2026 at 17:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
59.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 17:49:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.81800, -149.05300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.4 km
Shallow
59.4 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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