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M1.2 Depth: 27.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 61 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 19:48:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 61 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
27.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 19:48:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.33800, -148.23000
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.6 km
Shallow
27.6 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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