M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 19:49:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on March 2, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 19:49:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

54.14600, -162.38100

Temperature

-1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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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