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M2.0 Depth: 17.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 68 km E of Chenega, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:13:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 68 km E of Chenega, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:13:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.98600, -146.79100
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 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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