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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-21 17:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 17:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 17:06:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.44700, -139.93500
Temperature
-17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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