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M1.6 Depth: 53.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 22 km NNE of Willow, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-02 09:16:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 22 km NNE of Willow, Alaska on May 2, 2026 at 09:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.6
Depth
53.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 09:16:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.93400, -149.90000
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.2 km
Shallow
53.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 248 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 307 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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