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M3.0 Depth: 17.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 43 km NE of Pleasant Valley, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-15 12:00:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 43 km NE of Pleasant Valley, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 12:00:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.12600, -146.15700
Temperature
3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 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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