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M2.3 Depth: 79.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 52 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-05 06:05:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 06:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 52 km W of Nanwalek, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
79.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 06:05:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.42800, -152.82700
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.9 km
Intermediate
79.9 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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