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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 12 km WSW of Healy, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-19 12:40:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 12 km WSW of Healy, Alaska on March 19, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. 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
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 12:40:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.83000, -149.21100
Temperature
-27.2°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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