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M1.0 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 65 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-16 09:04:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 65 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska on March 16, 2026 at 09:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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
M1.0
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 09:04:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.30200, -152.25900
Temperature
-26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 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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