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M3.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula

UTC time: 2026-03-16 08:25:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 08:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Alaska Peninsula. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 08:25:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
58.65100, -154.33800
Temperature
-20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
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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