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M1.4 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 14:08:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 14:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 km
12.8 km — close to 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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