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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 13:33:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 13:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 13:33:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.99300, -156.21400
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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  • Chiginagak
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    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 95 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
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