M1.9 Depth: 92.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 51 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 01:31:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 51 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 01:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
92.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 01:31:16 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.58200, -152.72100
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.3 km
Intermediate
92.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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