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M2.0 Depth: 62.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 35 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 04:01:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 35 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
62.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 04:01:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.18100, -152.44700
Temperature
-11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.4 km
Shallow
62.4 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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