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M3.9 Depth: 74.1 km

M3.9 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:14:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL ALASKA on March 20, 2026 at 09:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
74.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:14:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
62.98000, -149.26000
Temperature
-14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.1 km
Intermediate
74.1 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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