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M2.2 Depth: 18.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 19:18:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 19:18:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.13800, -150.63000
Temperature
0.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — close to 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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