M4.2 Depth: 77.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Andreanof Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-18 16:57:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Andreanof Islands on March 18, 2026 at 16:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
77.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 16:57:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
51.56100, -179.94900
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77 km
Intermediate
77 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'573 m ·Last eruption: 1989 ·United States
  • Tanaga
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'806 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·United States
  • Takawangha
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·United States
  • Bobrof
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 738 m ·United States
  • Kanaga
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'307 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Moffett
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'196 m ·Last eruption: -1600 ·United States

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