M2.0 Depth: 48.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 4 km SW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 13:18:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 13:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 4 km SW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
48.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 13:18:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.33000, -150.04600
Temperature
-8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.2 km
Shallow
48.2 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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