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M1.9 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 43 km NE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 10:17:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 10:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 43 km NE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 10:17:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.10200, -151.58300
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 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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