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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 15:08:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 15:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 15:08:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.91550, -159.90860
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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