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M2.2 Depth: 10.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 04:57:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 82 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 04:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 04:57:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.32900, -151.32900
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 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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