M5.2 Earthquake near Beaufort Sea — March 30, 2021
2021-03-30 00:06:09 UTC (2021-03-30) · approx. 3:06 PM UTC-9 local
On March 30, 2021 at 00:06 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Beaufort Sea, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 72.2987°, -133.0858°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-133.0858°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Beaufort Sea?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck near Beaufort Sea on March 30, 2021 at 00:06 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 72.2987°, -133.0858°, which is near Beaufort Sea.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000dxir). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 30, 2021). M5.2 Earthquake near Beaufort Sea — March 30, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000dxir/