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M2.0 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 43 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 13:50:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 13:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 43 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 13:50:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.49600, -146.65200
Temperature
-30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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