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M1.5 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 51 km ENE of Kenny Lake, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 21:53:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 51 km ENE of Kenny Lake, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 21:53:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.95200, -144.09700
Temperature
-27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — shallower than 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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