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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 17 km SSW of Point Possession, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 16:28:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 16:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 17 km SSW of Point Possession, Alaska. 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
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 16:28:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.77300, -150.80100
Temperature
-2.1°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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