M3.2 Depth: 24.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-09 14:21:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near RAT ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS on March 9, 2026 at 14:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 14:21:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.46700, 179.01400
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 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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