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M2.5 Depth: 151.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 08:12:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 08:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 151 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 151 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 151 km
Intermediate
151 km
151 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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