M2.2 Depth: 109.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 62 km N of Petersville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 05:43:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 62 km N of Petersville, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 05:43 UTC. At around 109 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M2.2
Depth
109.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:43:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.05500, -150.60500
Temperature
-18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.1 km
Intermediate
109.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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