M3.0 Depth: 129.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 01:56:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 01:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA. At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
129.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 01:56:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.15180, -150.83800
Temperature
-22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129.9 km
Intermediate
129.9 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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