M1.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 13 km NW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:40:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km NW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:40:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.99400, -159.62700
Temperature
-17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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