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M2.7 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 02:12:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 3, 2026 at 02:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 02:12:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.25360, -162.33040
Temperature
-4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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