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M3.1 Depth: 64.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 06:38:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 06:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 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
M3.1
Depth
64.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 06:38:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
62.54470, -147.99250
Temperature
-22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.1 km
Shallow
64.1 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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