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M2.1 Depth: 96.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-17 18:25:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on March 17, 2026 at 18:25 UTC. At around 96 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
96.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 18:25:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.78100, 178.61500
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96.3 km
Intermediate
96.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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