M1.9 Depth: 0.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-23 00:13:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska on March 23, 2026 at 00:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.9
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 00:13:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.26700, -150.47400
Temperature
-12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 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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