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M3.2 Depth: 4.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-15 02:13:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 02:13:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Alaska
City
Lake and Peninsula Borough
County
Lake and Peninsula Borough
Source
emsc
Coordinates
58.27000, -155.55200
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 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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