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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 23 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 07:31:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 23 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 07:31 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 07:31:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.87400, -166.90300
Temperature
-6.1°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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