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M3.8 Depth: 48.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 23:15:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on March 22, 2026 at 23:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
48.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 23:15:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.35870, 179.71710
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.7 km
Shallow
48.7 km
48.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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