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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 5 km NNE of Meadow Lakes, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 01:57:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 5 km NNE of Meadow Lakes, Alaska on March 22, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 01:57:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.67600, -149.57900
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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