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M2.1 Depth: 95.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 37 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-16 00:07:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 37 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska on May 16, 2026 at 00:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
95.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 00:07:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.54100, -152.47500
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95.1 km
Intermediate
95.1 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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