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M1.8 Depth: 70.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 60 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-18 08:54:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 08:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 60 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M1.8
Depth
70.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 08:54:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.99000, -148.15500
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.7 km
Intermediate
70.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
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