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M1.5 Depth: 116.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 78 km W of Salamatof, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 08:46:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 78 km W of Salamatof, Alaska on March 20, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
116.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 08:46:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.52200, -152.74000
Temperature
-15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.2 km
Intermediate
116.2 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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