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M1.7 Depth: 22.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 30 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-20 08:48:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 30 km SW of Tatitlek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
22.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 08:48:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.69400, -147.12000
Temperature
-3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.3 km
Shallow
22.3 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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