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M1.6 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 54 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-07 04:24:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 54 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska on March 7, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 04:24:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.44300, -148.98600
Temperature
-6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 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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