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M2.1 Depth: 63.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 77 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-03 04:08:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 77 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 04:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
63.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 04:08:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.73800, -153.22300
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.4 km
Shallow
63.4 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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