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M1.5 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 20 km NNE of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:45:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 20 km NNE of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:45:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.17100, -150.46300
Temperature
8.7°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Buzzard Creek
    Distance: 157 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 474 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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