M2.8 Depth: 26.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 05:44:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA on March 22, 2026 at 05:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
26.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 05:44:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.70710, -146.29750
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.6 km
Shallow
26.6 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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