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M3.1 Depth: 135.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 11:21:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 11:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 212 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.2 km
Intermediate
135.2 km
135.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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